MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,992 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear tyre persished
Nearside Rear tyre persished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket snapped (7.1.1)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Nearside Rear tyre persished
Nearside Rear tyre persished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing but not interfering with operation
Rear Chassis has corrosion in relation to the vehicles age
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden Coil spring bottom seat is broken (2.4.A.1b) DANGEROUS
Eml telltail illuminated
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle cover missing but not interfering with operation
Rear Chassis has corrosion in relation to the vehicles age
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust hanger broken but system still supported
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Spare tyre defective
engine management light staying on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
engine management light staying on
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YJ03 YVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol 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 YVY, 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 YVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2003.
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