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YJ03 YUE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

114,219 mi
Last recorded114,219 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 114,219 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 104,292 miles

both front head lamps slighy misted up

Pass 30 Jun 2022 90,021 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 85,037 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 85,037 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 80,102 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2020 80,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 75,601 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,273 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 68,433 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 68,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 63,421 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 63,421 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,602 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 53,924 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2014 53,924 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 47,569 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 47,567 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 43,088 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 43,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 38,723 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 38,723 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 32,615 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 29,276 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 24,087 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 20,202 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 15,077 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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YJ03 YUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YUE, 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 YUE registered?

YJ03 YUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 April 2003.

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