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YR03 VVD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,249 mi
Last recorded81,249 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 VVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 81,249 miles

Centre exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2015 81,249 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Centre exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2014 76,543 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 76,543 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,295 miles

CORROSION ON SOME BRAKE PIPES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Fail 30 Jul 2012 68,288 miles

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

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

CORROSION ON SOME BRAKE PIPES

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 29 Jul 2011 59,628 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 59,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 51,083 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,203 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 36,067 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,067 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 33,228 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,228 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,674 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 14,807 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,212 miles

nail in tyre

Pass 3 Feb 2006 13,490 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 VVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YR03 VVD, 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 VVD registered?

YR03 VVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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The MOT history for YR03 VVD shows 18 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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