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YH03 MTF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

79,055 mi
Last recorded79,055 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 MTF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 79,055 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 79,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 May 2015 78,133 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 73,784 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2014 73,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 67,171 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 67,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 60,545 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 60,545 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2011 54,543 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 48,603 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 44,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,375 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,635 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,640 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 23,022 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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YH03 MTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YH03 MTF, 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 YH03 MTF registered?

YH03 MTF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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