MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,076 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front tyres wearing on shoulders
n/s/f tyre wall torn no cord showing
rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion
rear coil springs showing corrosion
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s front tyre has chunk out of sidewall but not exposing ply or cords
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s front tyre has chunk out of sidewall but not exposing ply or cords
rear exhaust box corroded
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front top mount rubbers poor condition
rear exhaust box corroded
Offside 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)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both front top mount rubbers poor condition
rear exhaust box corroded
Exhaust box very rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust box very rusty
rear number plate slightly faded noted.
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YU03 MHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YU03 MHV, 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 YU03 MHV registered?
YU03 MHV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2003.
Is YU03 MHV safe to buy?
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