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YJ03 YUU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2017

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central Front slight play in front wheel,s

Offside Front mirror class crack

Pass 8 Nov 2016 100,544 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 103,709 miles

n/s wing mirror missing

Pass 16 May 2014 91,357 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 83,075 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 83,075 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2012 72,467 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 69,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,723 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,723 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,578 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 57,578 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,742 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,593 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,320 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 YUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YUU, 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 YUU registered?

YJ03 YUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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