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YS03 VEU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

129,304 mi
Last recorded129,304 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 129,304 miles

All underbody, suspension and chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

body corrosion

Pass 7 Jun 2023 127,092 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 123,589 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2021 120,159 miles

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 120,153 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust majorly leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Chassis,suspension components,sub frame,rear axle,brakes and fuel lines corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 118,577 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Fail 19 Jun 2020 118,564 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade rubber is torn

Pass 21 May 2019 116,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre silencer is corroded

front number plate is damaged

nearside front coil spring is corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 116,129 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre silencer is corroded

front number plate is damaged

nearside front coil spring is corroded

Pass 15 May 2018 110,533 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate is damaged

Fail 9 May 2018 110,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate is damaged

Pass 23 May 2017 103,513 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear silencer is heavily corrodded

Fail 23 May 2017 103,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear silencer is heavily corrodded

Pass 19 May 2016 93,527 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 93,524 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 86,054 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer is corroded

Fail 18 May 2015 86,050 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre silencer is corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 77,989 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

Fail 15 May 2014 77,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light is on

Fail 16 May 2013 68,931 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2013 68,931 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 62,209 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 23 May 2011 53,292 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 53,292 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 41,213 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 41,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 32,639 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2009 32,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 22,483 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 16,387 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 10,011 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 VEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 YS03 VEU, 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 VEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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