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DK03 YEF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,843 mi
Last recorded104,843 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 104,843 miles

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges of tread

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge of tread &has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside wiper blade torn but still clearing windscreen effectively when wet

Fail 8 Dec 2015 104,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres worn slightly on inner edges of tread

nearside rear tyre worn slightly on outer edge of tread &has slight damage to outer sidewall

nearside wiper blade torn but still clearing windscreen effectively when wet

Fail 2 Nov 2015 103,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all haevly grease (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2014 98,564 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2014 98,564 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,089 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 90,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 80,848 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 72,523 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 72,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2009 62,575 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 52,128 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 49,922 miles

off sides inner cv boor twisted and slight leak slightly hand brake high

Pass 26 Oct 2006 37,936 miles

os inner pluge joint gaiter leaking grease

os track rod end locknut appears to be secured with blobs of MIG weld

Fail 26 Oct 2006 37,936 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

os inner pluge joint gaiter leaking grease

os track rod end locknut appears to be secured with blobs of MIG weld

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 YEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YEF, 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 YEF registered?

DK03 YEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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