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YJ03 EHA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

35,523 mi
Last recorded35,523 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 EHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 35,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 35,516 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 35,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 35,502 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,106 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 35,106 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 34,806 miles

Check engine lamp on

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 34,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Check engine lamp on

Under trays fitted

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 33,349 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2016 33,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing Nearside rear & Offside front (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,477 miles

Check engine light on

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2015 32,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger corroded (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated & rear (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Check engine light on

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2014 29,882 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 19 Jun 2013 28,207 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 28,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,673 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,390 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 24,390 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 23,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 23,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jan 2009 22,240 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 17,614 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 13,576 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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YJ03 EHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YJ03 EHA, 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 YJ03 EHA registered?

YJ03 EHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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