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YF03 FPL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 FPL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 126,678 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear inner sills/rear chassis

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

Fail 11 Sep 2017 126,672 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear inner sills/rear chassis

corrosion to rear outer wheel arches

Pass 30 Nov 2016 117,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

rear chassis corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2016 117,023 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush axle bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated close to excessive (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear outer wheel arch corroded

rear chassis corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2015 103,952 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Fail 26 Nov 2015 103,950 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both rear outer wheel arches

corrosion to offside rear inner sill

Pass 25 Nov 2014 89,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 25 Nov 2014 89,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 6 Dec 2013 75,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to both rear inner sills

Pass 22 Dec 2012 63,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 21 Dec 2012 63,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear inner sills

Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,190 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre cut on inner and outer walls

Fail 16 Nov 2011 61,190 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre cut on inner and outer walls

Pass 15 Nov 2010 57,105 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 47,343 miles

Both rear outer tyre walls starting to crack & perish

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 47,343 miles

Both rear outer tyre walls starting to crack & perish

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,227 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 40,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 36,687 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 36,687 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 24,471 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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YF03 FPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YF03 FPL, 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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YF03 FPL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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