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YR03 ARF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

141,292 mi
Last recorded141,292 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 141,292 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner cill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear suspension corroded

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2021 134,474 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear inner cill corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underside of car undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 19 Mar 2020 126,344 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tail box deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2020 126,306 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear tail box deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2019 120,896 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2018 109,230 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil level low

Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,976 miles

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

rear brakes require service

Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,227 miles

play in steering rack

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 96,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2015 90,640 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jan 2015 90,572 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 84,272 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 77,561 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 71,270 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 64,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,207 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,353 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 51,353 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 46,356 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,206 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 28,558 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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YR03 ARF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YR03 ARF, 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 YR03 ARF registered?

YR03 ARF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YR03 ARF safe to buy?

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