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YS03 LYR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,082 mi
Last recorded90,082 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 LYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 90,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle section corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 90,082 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust middle section corroded

Pass 21 May 2014 82,995 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 75,218 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box is deteriorated

Pass 16 May 2013 75,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box is deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,802 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 67,886 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 67,886 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2010 61,361 miles

o/s/r tyre outer side wall slight perished

Fail 15 May 2010 61,361 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/r tyre outer side wall slight perished

Pass 13 May 2009 50,609 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2008 41,883 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 34,134 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 33,368 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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YS03 LYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YS03 LYR, 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 YS03 LYR registered?

YS03 LYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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