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YV03 XWH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

76,194 mi
Last recorded76,194 miles
Recorded on30 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XWH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2022 76,194 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2022 76,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2021 69,110 miles
Fail 14 May 2021 69,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 64,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge.3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 64,048 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on edge.3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 28 May 2019 58,583 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 51,810 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 51,807 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2018 51,787 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

ignition/key not aways coming on,appears to be a key or main wiring to ignition switch

Pass 26 May 2017 46,144 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 40,469 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2016 40,469 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 37,034 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 37,034 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,959 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 29,462 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 29,462 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2012 27,048 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 25,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 22,036 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 15,066 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 9,555 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 4,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 3,201 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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YV03 XWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YV03 XWH, 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 YV03 XWH registered?

YV03 XWH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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