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LK03 YUH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 YUH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017

both front wheels pertruding wheelarches

Fail 20 Apr 2017

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

both front wheels pertruding wheelarches

Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,427 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 57,425 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 52,338 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 52,317 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/R tyre outter wall damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres outter wall damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,259 miles

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

all four tyres with chunks missing out of outer walls

Fail 8 Jun 2012 49,259 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

all four tyres with chunks missing out of outer walls

Pass 21 Jun 2011 46,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Jun 2011 46,347 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 43,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2010 43,862 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2009 40,482 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2009 40,482 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

air bag light on

Fail 11 Apr 2008 36,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Mar 2007 33,005 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 27,605 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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LK03 YUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LK03 YUH, 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 LK03 YUH registered?

LK03 YUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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