MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,084 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Belly trays fitted
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From turbo to downpipe join (7.1.2)
Exhaust middle section outer skin starting to break up
Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge
Slight play in n/s/f steering rack end
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From rear hose to wheel (3.6.B.2c)
Belly trays fitted
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From turbo to downpipe join (7.1.2)
Exhaust middle section outer skin starting to break up
Nearside Front tyre bald on outer edge
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)
Slight play in n/s/f steering rack end
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
noise from steering (should be further investigated)
some metal brake pipes corroding
some parts of vehicle beginning to corrode
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
some metal brake pipes corroding
some parts of vehicle corroding
some metal brake pipes corroding
exhaust box starting to corrode
some metal brake pipes corroding
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
noise from engine area
smokes slightly when reved hard but passed smoke test
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
excessive noisy coming possibly from gearbox
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YY03 ZPU 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 66.7%.
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 ZPU, 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 ZPU registered?
YY03 ZPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2003.
Is YY03 ZPU safe to buy?
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