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DK03 YFF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,374 mi
Last recorded85,374 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 85,374 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light on indicating a fault

exhaust pipe rusty

Pass 30 Jun 2014 62,660 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 62,660 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 55,077 miles

front brale pads worn close to legal limit

osf tyre worn on inner edge and close to legal limit

plastic covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2013 55,014 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 46,484 miles

Advise:front bumper sercurity

Advise:main beam tell tale light on dash not working

Advise:n/s/f tyre 2mm tread & wheel rim damage inner

Advise:nail in n/s/r tyre

Advise:o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Advise:o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Advise:rear no.plate staining

Advise:slight body damage o/s/f

Advise:slight corrosion/detioration to exhaust centre box outer casing

Advise:slight play/movement in steering colum top mount or bearing

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,414 miles

Advise:exhaust box outer casing corroding

Advise:rear no.plate stained & fading

Advise;both front flexi brake hoses splitting/perishing

Advise;o/s/f bumper damage

Fail 27 Jun 2011 40,414 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Advise:exhaust box outer casing corroding

Advise:rear no.plate stained & fading

Advise;both front flexi brake hoses splitting/perishing

Advise;o/s/f bumper damage

Pass 17 Mar 2010 33,217 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 23,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,963 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 14,024 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 8,529 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 7,660 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 YFF 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 78.6%.

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 YFF, 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 YFF registered?

DK03 YFF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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