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DC03 YUU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,952 mi
Last recorded88,952 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC03 YUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2014 88,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 84,232 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 79,857 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 79,857 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 74,943 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 74,910 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 67,323 miles

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

rear tyres sidewall perished

Fail 6 Jul 2010 67,323 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear tyres sidewall perished

Pass 26 Feb 2009 45,059 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2009 45,059 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 35,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 35,468 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 15,600 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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DC03 YUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 DC03 YUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC03 YUU registered?

DC03 YUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 July 2003.

Is DC03 YUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC03 YUU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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