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YL03 PFY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,978 mi
Last recorded79,978 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 PFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 79,978 miles

Car Body has Surface Corrosion to both Wheel Arches

Fuel Tank has Corrosion where Fuel Filler Neck Joins.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking Outer Edge of Tread and has a Screw in Inner Edge, Advise Changing Soon (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 79,948 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 72,501 miles

EML on-n/s/f coil spring corroded-front wishbone/sub frame mounting areas corroded-brake pipes surface rust-o/s/r radius arm has slight play-o/s/r tyre wearing low and outer edge worn-outer wheel arches corroded

welding covered by substance, unable to check properly

Fail 29 Nov 2017 72,501 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on-n/s/f coil spring corroded-front wishbone/sub frame mounting areas corroded-brake pipes surface rust-o/s/r radius arm has slight play-o/s/r tyre wearing low and outer edge worn-outer wheel arches corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017 72,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe mounting. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine management light illuminated.

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

Under trays fitted obscuring components.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,898 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

sevaral brake pipes not checked due to covers

Fail 17 Nov 2016 70,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine mil on at time of test

sevaral brake pipes not inspected due to covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2016 70,847 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

engine mil on at time of test

sevaral brake pipes not inspected due to covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2015 68,974 miles

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

engine mil light on at time of test

front to rear brake pipes not checked due to covers recomend covers removed for full inspection

Pass 28 Nov 2014 64,566 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front to rear brakepipes connot be checked due to covers recomend covers removed for full inspection

engine mil light on at time of test immsions high first cat test

inner and outer sills cannot be checked due to covers recomend inspetion due to corrosion present on rear of sill area

Fail 26 Nov 2014 64,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front to rear brakepipes connot be checked due to covers recomend covers removed for full inspection

engine mil light on at time of test immsions high first cat test

inner and outer sills cannot be checked due to covers recomend inspetion due to corrosion present on rear of sill area

Pass 29 Nov 2013 59,873 miles

eml on

Pass 12 Sep 2012 56,466 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside front tyre close to legal limit & bald on outer edge

Fail 12 Sep 2012 56,466 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside front tyre close to legal limit & bald on outer edge

Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,401 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,988 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 34,632 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2008 34,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

offside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2007 29,342 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 21,008 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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YL03 PFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

YL03 PFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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