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DK03 YGF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,718 mi
Last recorded99,718 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2016 99,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 99,718 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 96,633 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 85,587 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 80,389 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 77,179 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 68,189 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 68,189 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 60,205 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 60,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 54,385 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,385 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 50,712 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 44,576 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 40,111 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 YGF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YGF, 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 YGF registered?

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

Is DK03 YGF safe to buy?

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