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DK03 YFX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,656 mi
Last recorded77,656 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 77,656 miles

engine warning light on

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 77,654 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both bulbs not fitted correctly (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge and splitting (4.1.E.1)

engine warning light on

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 10 Aug 2015 70,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre splitting

Pass 11 Aug 2014 61,378 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,843 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2013 53,841 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,915 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 39,638 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

front discs wearing

Pass 10 Aug 2010 33,269 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 27,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 24,368 miles

nearside rear tyre has a nail in shoulder

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2008 24,368 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in shoulder

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2007 20,907 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,425 miles

slight grease leak on s/o front c/v boot

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 YFX 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 73.3%.

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 YFX, 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 YFX registered?

DK03 YFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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