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DK03 YGJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,262 mi
Last recorded113,262 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2018 113,262 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 113,262 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 106,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat belt locking mechanism cover slightly deteriorated

Steering system slightly rough uj has a slight play (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 106,623 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Rear seat belt locking mechanism cover slightly deteriorated

Steering system slightly rough uj has a slight play (2.2.D.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,616 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,008 miles

Advise slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,929 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre cut on outer wall

n/s/r tyre slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2011

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 64,052 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 56,516 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 56,514 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 48,753 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 48,710 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 42,988 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,203 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 37,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YGJ 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 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YGJ, 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 YGJ registered?

DK03 YGJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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