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YV03 XYM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

65,669 mi
Last recorded65,669 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 XYM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,669 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jun 2016 65,668 miles

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

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,274 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 58,516 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

play in offside inner rack end

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 10 Jun 2014 58,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front tyres wearing on edges

play in offside inner rack end

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,019 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 50,836 miles

o/s track rod end slight play

Fail 15 Jun 2012 50,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s track rod end slight play

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,598 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 47,598 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 44,320 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 44,315 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 41,213 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 37,447 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 37,447 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2008 37,446 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Both front tyres are the wrong size for the car.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 25,347 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 XYM 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 61.1%.

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 XYM, 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 XYM registered?

YV03 XYM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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