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YN03 YZY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,225 mi
Last recorded106,225 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 YZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 106,225 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 29 Jun 2011 106,224 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 101,375 miles

off side rear tyre slight cracked on tread

Fail 30 Jun 2010 101,375 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyre slight cracked on tread

Pass 4 Jun 2009 95,471 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 88,391 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 82,496 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 79,632 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 79,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 May 2006 67,549 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 67,539 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 67,535 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 YZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YZY, 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 YZY registered?

YN03 YZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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The MOT history for YN03 YZY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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