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YF03 VHU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VHU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe holed & corroded (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Rear wiper rubber

exhaust system deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,696 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 71,668 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,839 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 63,839 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 47,318 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,929 miles

front brake pipes corroded

tyres wearing and cracking

under trays, engine covers and sills covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 18 Feb 2016 33,561 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 31,189 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jan 2015 31,188 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 28,897 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 28,274 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted, not allowing full inspection.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,443 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 22 Jun 2011 26,422 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 25,713 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,027 miles

front tyres worn close to wear indicators.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 23,348 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 21,715 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 19,421 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 19,419 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 VHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YF03 VHU, 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 VHU registered?

YF03 VHU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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