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YF03 MPU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

141,869 mi
Last recorded141,869 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 MPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2017 141,869 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all brake pipes corroded but not yet considered excessive

centre exhaust has small leaks but none considered to be excessive

n/s door mirror missing

o/s and n/s wing repeaters damaged

wheel arches corroded in prescribed area but not yet considered excessive

Pass 19 Sep 2016 134,999 miles

air filter box broken

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust pipe has slight blow

Fail 16 Sep 2016 134,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

air filter box broken

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust pipe has slight blow

Pass 16 Sep 2015 128,677 miles

air filter cover missing

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust box corroded outer skin

knocking noise from front unable to detect any free play in components

rear bumper corner on n/s insecure

rear discs corroded and pitted

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 16 Sep 2015 128,677 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

air filter cover missing

brake pipes slightly corroded

exhaust box corroded outer skin

rear bumper corner on n/s insecure

rear discs corroded and pitted

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Aug 2014 126,068 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 126,068 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 115,412 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,594 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 113,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 96,974 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,209 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2009 74,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 74,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,252 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 64,231 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,504 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 48,504 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 28,834 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 MPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MPU, 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 YF03 MPU registered?

YF03 MPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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