MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,978 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
eml on
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
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
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)
both rear tyres starting to deteriorate
offside front tyre wearing on outside edge
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
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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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YL03 PFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2003.
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