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DK03 YJN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

79,091 mi
Last recorded79,091 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 79,091 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 76,662 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,195 miles

Offside Front tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2016 75,455 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 73,851 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

o/s front tyre perished on sidewalls

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,345 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,490 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2013 67,480 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

mil lamp illuminated

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2012 64,047 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 59,179 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

engine managment light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Sep 2010 55,176 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 51,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 45,152 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 38,919 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 34,265 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 31,856 miles

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

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 YJN 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 93.8%.

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 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 YJN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK03 YJN registered?

DK03 YJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for DK03 YJN shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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