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YJ03 YUF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,039 mi
Last recorded73,039 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Jun 2017 73,039 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

both sides rear wheel arch's slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Jun 2016 72,001 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

child seats fitted

exhaust system front to the rear corroded

rear arch's slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 30 May 2015 70,240 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,313 miles

Nearside & Offside brake hose casing slightly split

Nearside door mirror damaged but not obstructing rear view

Pass 29 May 2013 60,399 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 May 2012 52,307 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OSF coil spring lower tip missing

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,627 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 35,344 miles

OSF tyre has scrubbed edges

OSR tyre has cracking on outer tread edge

NSR tyre has scrubbed edge,scrubbed off outer sidewall & cracks

Pass 5 May 2009 32,077 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,679 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 24,590 miles

rear wiper blade split

slight play in steering.

Pass 17 May 2006 20,636 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 YUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ03 YUF, 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 YUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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