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YY03 ZPF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,266 mi
Last recorded90,266 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 ZPF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2021 90,266 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play universal joint (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 80,684 miles

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

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 69,907 miles

Backbox Corroded but not blowing

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2019 69,907 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Backbox Corroded but not blowing

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 63,953 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 63,953 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 63,213 miles

Central Rear Lower exhaust outer skin corroded

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,793 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid silencer has corrosion (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 60,793 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid silencer has corrosion (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 57,912 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,839 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,555 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 52,555 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,670 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 44,536 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,291 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 35,138 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,883 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 30,883 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 25,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 21,181 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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YY03 ZPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YY03 ZPF, 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 YY03 ZPF registered?

YY03 ZPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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