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DK03 YCY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,688 mi
Last recorded84,688 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 YCY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 84,688 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 51,152 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 78,574 miles

advise engine management light

advise front brake pads low

advise nearside front tyre wear

advise nearside rear seat belt stalk cover

advise offside rear lamp cover

Pass 21 Nov 2009 69,118 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 53,528 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 32,242 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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DK03 YCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DK03 YCY, 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 DK03 YCY registered?

DK03 YCY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is DK03 YCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 YCY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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