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YR03 YFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,847 mi
Last recorded106,847 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 YFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2017 106,847 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

vechicle under shields fitted stop inspection.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 99,054 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

undertrays fitted to complete underside of vehicle.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 98,923 miles

Emissions not tested excessive visual smoke,and exhaust box leaking/corroded badly. (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box heavily corroded/leaking. (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means fuel cap is incorrect application. (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement fuel cap is incorrect application. (7.2.4b)

Headlamp switch faulty indicators/main beam operation on switch is faulty. (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top and bottom dust covers are perished. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower ball joint worn badly,unable to check remaining steering/suspension joints. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

undertrays fitted to complete underside of vehicle.

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,830 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 92,507 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine engine missfire (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 22 Aug 2014 73,741 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 67,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,130 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 54,553 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 46,281 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 41,527 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 33,713 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 33,659 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 26,922 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 18,180 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 11,807 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 YFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YFZ, 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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YR03 YFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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