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OU03 YLK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,475 mi
Last recorded99,475 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 YLK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2018 99,475 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,848 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,886 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 74,390 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 74,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 64,545 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken and silencer corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 64,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust centre mounting bracket broken and silencer corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 54,543 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 54,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in O/S/F tyre. 195/50/r15-82V

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,551 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting missing

Pass 28 Feb 2011 48,532 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 43,695 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 39,885 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 33,417 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 28,189 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 22,901 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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OU03 YLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OU03 YLK, 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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OU03 YLK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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