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YS03 UWU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

178,836 mi
Last recorded178,836 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 UWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 178,836 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust silencer detereoated

Fail 4 Jul 2019 178,836 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

exhaust silencer detereoated

handbrake travel high but still has reserve

Pass 10 Jul 2018 167,749 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 157,200 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 157,196 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 146,437 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust silencer detereoated but not holed

Fail 11 Jul 2016 146,437 miles

Nearside Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust silencer detereoated but not holed

Fail 9 Jul 2016 146,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALL TYRES WORN (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid tank refilled but has major leak (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades split (8.2.2)

Item moved from view before test

Silencer in poor condition

front anti roll bar D bushes worn

Pass 15 Jul 2015 135,342 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust silencer detereoated

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

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

offside rear tyre tread slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Jul 2014 128,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 116,162 miles

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

Front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements .It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair .

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust sections are corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front valance grill is damaged and insecure

o/s front brake is slower to operate

sill covers fitted

with the tyres removed from the front wheels it appears there could be hair line fractures in the rims

Fail 8 Jun 2013 116,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust sections are corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyre wear is uneven

front valance grill is damaged and insecure

o/s front brake is slower to operate

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 104,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads 50% worn

Fail 7 Jun 2012 104,314 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake pads 50% worn

Pass 27 May 2011 93,374 miles

Childs seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Front nad rear brake discs and pads slightly worn

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Outer sill and under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2010 82,614 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Plastic under trays fitted from front to rear

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 20 Nov 2008 66,557 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 56,816 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 41,476 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 41,476 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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YS03 UWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UWU, 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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YS03 UWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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