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YP03 XVS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,126 mi
Last recorded109,126 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 XVS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 109,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 21 Jan 2019 109,096 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Sup-frame corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2018 93,681 miles

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

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

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 10 Nov 2016 74,270 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,536 miles

Both front tyres & nearside rear tyre perished

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Jun 2014 62,937 miles

both sides rear inner sills and arches slightly corroded / sill kit fitted

Pass 28 May 2013 58,780 miles

oll tyres slight peresceds

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,298 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 54,287 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 52,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front & rear number plate started to fade up !!!

Pass 5 May 2010 50,624 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2007 34,904 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,870 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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YP03 XVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP03 XVS, 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 YP03 XVS registered?

YP03 XVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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