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DK03 YEL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,851 mi
Last recorded103,851 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 103,851 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 95,116 miles

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen is scored along top edge.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 87,173 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front door mirror glass is blemished.

nearside front tyre,is wearing slightly low on outer edge.

Fail 8 Nov 2013 8,026 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front door mirror glass is blemished.

nearside front tyre,is wearing slightly low on outer edge.

Pass 19 Nov 2012 77,804 miles

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

offside front washer jet very weak.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,382 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,005 miles

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)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 50,573 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 41,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 29,203 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 29,203 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 24,527 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 17,488 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 16,861 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 YEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YEL, 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 YEL registered?

DK03 YEL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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