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YF03 VJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

99,105 mi
Last recorded99,105 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2018 99,105 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & out of shape & bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2017 92,795 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 92,790 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 85,521 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 85,521 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 73,613 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 64,532 miles

both front brake hoses slightly deteriated

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

eml light on

front inner pads getting low

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

rear exhaust mount broken but system still supported

Pass 16 Oct 2013 60,902 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 58,892 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 56,075 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 51,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner section

nearside front tyre tread on limit

slight wear/knock from steering

Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate will attention soon

slight wear to steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2010 43,140 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight wear to steering rack

Pass 4 Jun 2009 36,381 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 27,273 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 22,860 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 16,673 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 VJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VJZ, 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 VJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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