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DK03 YGP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,090 mi
Last recorded77,090 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 77,090 miles

Both headlights slightly insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & has deep cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 70,274 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 70,269 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 67,494 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 67,389 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Only works on intermittent setting (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Only works on intermittent setting (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 63,787 miles

Approx 2,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 12 Sep 2015 63,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Approx 2,000 miles left on front brake discs and pads.

Both rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 4 Sep 2014 59,572 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 59,572 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 55,048 miles

Both rear tyres cracking in tread.

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)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 50,698 miles

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 2 Sep 2011 46,055 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 41,299 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 38,625 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 35,634 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 31,484 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,304 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 27,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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 YGP 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 72.2%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

DK03 YGP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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