MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,266 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Backbox Corroded but not blowing
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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))
Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Central Rear Lower exhaust outer skin corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid silencer has corrosion (7.1.2)
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YY03 ZPF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2003.
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