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DK03 YHR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,169 mi
Last recorded106,169 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 106,169 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,716 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 95,559 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 88,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 88,489 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 77,043 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 65,195 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 53,664 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 50,693 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 YHR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

DK03 YHR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is DK03 YHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK03 YHR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DK03 YHR have outstanding finance?

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