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YN03 SYA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,971 mi
Last recorded61,971 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 SYA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 61,971 miles

Clutch worn

Fail 7 Feb 2019 61,967 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened stoppers - BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Clutch worn

Pass 20 Feb 2018 59,718 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2018 59,718 miles

Front Brake hose excessively chafed both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 52,627 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 52,627 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 47,490 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 33,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre cracking on inner edge

steering feels slightly rough

Pass 28 Sep 2013 30,068 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 30,066 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 29,956 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 27,585 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,405 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 21,387 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 21,387 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 20,716 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 20,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre cracked

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 11 Dec 2007 17,936 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 12,554 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 7,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 7,063 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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YN03 SYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 YN03 SYA, 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 YN03 SYA registered?

YN03 SYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 February 2003.

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