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YW03 EFR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,125 mi
Last recorded72,125 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW03 EFR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,125 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 72,115 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 May 2019 72,029 miles

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 68,355 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 68,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 65,658 miles

exhaust rusty

Fail 24 Jun 2017 64,658 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Aug 2016 62,686 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s front (3.6.B.4d)

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment o/s front (2.5.A.1c)

both sides rear under sills coroding

middle exhaust outer skin coroding

Pass 13 Aug 2015 59,626 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 55,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Aug 2013 51,773 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Fail 22 Aug 2013 51,773 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

steel wheel fitted to nearside front

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,393 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 43,864 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 39,445 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre badly perished

Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,513 miles

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Aug 2008 26,853 miles

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

off side front tyre cracked

rear wiper split

Fail 14 Aug 2008 26,853 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

off side front tyre cracked

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Aug 2007 20,940 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 14,582 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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YW03 EFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YW03 EFR, 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 YW03 EFR registered?

YW03 EFR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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