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OY03 SKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,890 mi
Last recorded68,890 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 SKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 68,890 miles

all brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f head light has crack

windsecreen has crack

Pass 28 Nov 2012 63,398 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 57,356 miles

n/s/f tyre has cracks on inner wall

Pass 31 Dec 2011 55,027 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 49,810 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2009 40,431 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 40,431 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,544 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 21,125 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 21,125 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 15,323 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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OY03 SKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OY03 SKK, 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 OY03 SKK registered?

OY03 SKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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The MOT history for OY03 SKK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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