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DK03 YFY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

92,098 mi
Last recorded92,098 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 92,098 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted.

Pass 29 Aug 2015

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under covers

Fail 28 Aug 2015

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under covers

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,258 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 70,130 miles

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 25 May 2013 70,130 miles

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

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 58,264 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 58,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jun 2010 36,228 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 30,788 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 1 May 2008 20,447 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 11,489 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 2,596 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 YFY 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 YFY, 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 YFY registered?

DK03 YFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 YFY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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