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YJ03 YUC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,009 mi
Last recorded74,009 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YUC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 74,009 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 70,832 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 May 2018 70,764 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 66,301 miles

Offside Rear tyre soft

Brake hose slightly deteriorated botyh front flex perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs corroding

slight knock at top of steering colum

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Fail 2 Jun 2017 62,217 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated botyh front flex perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre soft

Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs corroding

slight knock at top of steering colum

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 3 Jun 2016 61,068 miles

rear discsc corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2016 61,068 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (1.4.A.2f)

rear discsc corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 55,869 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear metal pipe to flexy starting to corrode

o/s front metal brake pipe to flexy corroding

suggest tracking check fronts worn inner edge

Fail 4 Jun 2015 55,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s rear metal pipe to flexy starting to corrode

o/s front metal brake pipe to flexy corroding

suggest tracking check fronts worn inner edge

Pass 15 May 2014 49,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 49,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 45,705 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 45,705 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 43,814 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 40,469 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 40,469 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 38,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 36,675 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,165 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,159 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,828 miles

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

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 YUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YUC, 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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YJ03 YUC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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