MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,620 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear slightly worn inner edge
Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly worn (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front brake slight bind
Rear shock absorbers weak
slight smear front wipers
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
centre exhaust silencer corroded
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER DISCOLOURED.
ROTATION SPECIFIC TYRE FITTED TO SPARE WHEEL.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
O/S DIRECTION INDICATOR REPEATER DISCOLOURED.
ROTATION SPECIFIC TYRE FITTED TO SPARE WHEEL.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO N/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.
METAL BRAKE PIPE TO O/S/R WHEEL CYLINDER CORRODED.
N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.
N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.
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)
ROTATION SPECIFIC TYRE FITTED TO SPARE WHEEL.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
ROTATION SPECIFIC TYRE FITTED TO SPARE.
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHED/SPLIT.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
ROTATION SPECIFIC TYRE FITTED TO SPARE.
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
N/S/F JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING.
REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.
Spare tyre defective
N/S/F JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING.
N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.
REAR WIPER BLADE INCOMPLETE, SCRATCHING REAR SCREEN.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
N/S/F JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING.
N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.
REAR WIPER BLADE INCOMPLETE, SCRATCHING REAR SCREEN.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front brakepads low. †both no plates discoloured.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DK03 YEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 YEC, 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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DK03 YEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.
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