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DK03 YGL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,351 mi
Last recorded67,351 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 67,351 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs showing signs of being hot

Fail 30 Sep 2016 67,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs showing signs of being hot

Pass 6 Oct 2015 58,137 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Both tyres stepping on inner edges

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2015 58,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s & o/s (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Both tyres stepping on inner edges

Under trays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2014 42,515 miles

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

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

knock from steering

wipers splitting

Fail 18 Dec 2014 42,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

knock from steering

wipers splitting

Pass 23 Dec 2013 38,512 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 38,512 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 36,401 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 29,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,269 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear time of test

Fail 13 Aug 2011 25,268 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear time of test

Pass 7 Aug 2010 21,658 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 18,235 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 14,623 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,623 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,354 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 3 Aug 2006 7,867 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 YGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

DK03 YGL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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