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YX03 WVM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,119 mi
Last recorded167,119 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 WVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 167,119 miles

Coolant expansion tank insecure and not attached to mounting brackets.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 167,115 miles

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

Coolant expansion tank insecure and not attached to mounting brackets.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2018

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 157,704 miles

nearside and offside front indicators slightly discolored

nearside and offside front side repeaters slightly discolored

rack ends have play

Pass 1 Sep 2016 148,255 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 139,407 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 139,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 128,004 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 30 Sep 2013 114,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 94,323 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 94,322 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 94,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 87,107 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

clutch peddle rubber missing

N/S/F wheel has been welded

Pass 22 Sep 2010 79,707 miles

nsf wheel bent

Pass 23 Sep 2009 69,913 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 69,785 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60,055 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 48,636 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 35,360 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 31,131 miles

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

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

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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YX03 WVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel 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 YX03 WVM, 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 YX03 WVM registered?

YX03 WVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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