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DY03 MKN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,748 mi
Last recorded106,748 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MKN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,748 miles

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished .offside front brake pads wearing thin

both sides front indicators fading to white .

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

rear silencer exhaust box rusted & in poor condition

Fail 6 Aug 2013 106,683 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished .offside front brake pads wearing thin

both sides front indicators fading to white .

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

rear silencer exhaust box rusted & in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2012 88,373 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 76,194 miles

front brake pads wearing low

front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2010 63,934 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 63,307 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 May 2008 51,060 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 51,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 May 2007 44,947 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 38,134 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 36,806 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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DY03 MKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DY03 MKN, 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 DY03 MKN registered?

DY03 MKN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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