MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,264 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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E M L Light on dashboard
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Jacking point missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced And insecure (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
E M L Light on dashboard
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Jacking point missing
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
plastic sheet fited under
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
plastic sheet fited under
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engen managemente light on
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engen managemente light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear 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)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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YL03 ABV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 YL03 ABV, 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 YL03 ABV registered?
YL03 ABV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2003.
Is YL03 ABV safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL03 ABV shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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