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DK03 YDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,761 mi
Last recorded90,761 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 YDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2020 90,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in column (2.3 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 6 Mar 2019 83,174 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorated.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle sticking. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrded and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Mar 2019 83,173 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer corroded / deteriorated.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle sticking. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corrded and insecure. (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 30 Mar 2018 79,956 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 79,956 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,279 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 76,279 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 76,247 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front 2x wipers split but still clearing screen

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

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

Rear wiper split

covers obstructing view

Pass 29 Feb 2016

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes have slight corrosion

engine covers & undertrays fitted obstructing view

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Mar 2015 69,520 miles

bulb behind mileage doesnt work

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,441 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 65,441 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

milage not displayed

Fail 28 Mar 2013

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

milage not displayed

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 54,991 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 30 Mar 2011 48,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,642 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,011 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 34,943 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 31,578 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 26,232 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

offside front tyre tread getting low

offside rear tyre ,tread cracking

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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DK03 YDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DK03 YDU, 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 YDU registered?

DK03 YDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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