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DK03 YEC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,620 mi
Last recorded100,620 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,620 miles

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)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 100,620 miles

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 91,519 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 84,324 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015
Fail 6 Mar 2015

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2014

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 68,348 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 68,315 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,207 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,993 miles

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.

Fail 23 Mar 2011 55,993 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,970 miles

N/S/F JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING.

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Mar 2009 44,487 miles

N/S/F JACKING POINT RUBBER MISSING.

N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL DAMAGED.

REAR WIPER BLADE INCOMPLETE, SCRATCHING REAR SCREEN.

Fail 11 Mar 2009 44,485 miles

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.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 39,495 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 39,495 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 32,931 miles

front brakepads low. †both no plates discoloured.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 23,903 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,772 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2006 23,772 miles

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)

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 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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What year was DK03 YEC registered?

DK03 YEC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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