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DK03 YHW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,739 mi
Last recorded55,739 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK03 YHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2019 55,739 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 55,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 49,291 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 47,687 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 14 Nov 2016 46,631 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 44,947 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 42,853 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 42,646 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 42,641 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 42,640 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 42,630 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 42,540 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 42,528 miles

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

Pass 29 Nov 2008 42,516 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 42,436 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,037 miles

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

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

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 YHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

DK03 YHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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