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YF03 VHY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,066 mi
Last recorded155,066 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 VHY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 155,066 miles

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

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

full undes trayes fitted front to rear

Pass 22 Sep 2014 146,343 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 133,478 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 133,478 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 119,384 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 105,564 miles

centre exhaust bracket mount broken but exhaust still supported

Fail 24 Sep 2011 105,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

centre exhaust bracket mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 1 Sep 2010 88,847 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 82,751 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,230 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 48,578 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 VHY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel 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 YF03 VHY, 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 VHY registered?

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

Is YF03 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF03 VHY 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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