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DA03 YWS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,503 mi
Last recorded85,503 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 YWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,503 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 85,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 82,447 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 75,996 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 75,996 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 68,827 miles

Nearside Mirror Glass Missing

Sills Have Plastic Covers Fitted Obscuring Inspection

Under Tray Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 15 Mar 2013 57,089 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 57,082 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 44,864 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 44,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 32,860 miles

both nearside and offside rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 23,051 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 20,877 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 17,390 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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DA03 YWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DA03 YWS, 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 DA03 YWS registered?

DA03 YWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DA03 YWS shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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