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YR03 ATF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

64,399 mi
Last recorded64,399 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 ATF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 64,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 64,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subfrane offside front corner corroded to excess holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 63,412 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 63,388 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Sharp edge o/s/r door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits KAT (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear @rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 62,470 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 62,469 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear mount (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 60,973 miles

center exhaust deteriorated

underbody shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,179 miles

n/s/r suspension arm

Fail 31 Jul 2018 58,178 miles

Nearside Front Steering system excessively rough Top mount (2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened shocker (spring mount) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

n/s/r suspension arm

o/s top mounting

Pass 31 Jul 2017 55,431 miles

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

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

nearside front strut top mount noisy

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 55,431 miles

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

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

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

nearside front strut top mount noisy

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 52,761 miles

O/S/F SPRING MOUNT

2X FRONT BRAKE HOSE

NOISE IN STEERING COLUNM

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE

Pass 7 Oct 2015 50,052 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 50,052 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 47,090 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2014 47,090 miles

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

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

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

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2013 44,570 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 44,570 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 42,517 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,521 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,521 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,905 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 32,899 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 28,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 28,055 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2007 20,821 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 9,259 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 8,797 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 ATF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR03 ATF, 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 ATF registered?

YR03 ATF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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