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YE03 VGD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

39,817 mi
Last recorded39,817 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VGD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 39,817 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 38,015 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 38,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 27,220 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 16,472 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 12,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 11,625 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 11,625 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 11,031 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 10,356 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 9,261 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 8,460 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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YE03 VGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 59,196 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE03 VGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YE03 VGD registered?

YE03 VGD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is YE03 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 VGD shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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