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PK03 YBX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,644 mi
Last recorded108,644 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 YBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 108,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wiper blade split at ends replacement recommended asap

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn uneven on inner shoulders

rear tyres worn uneven on inner shoulders

Fail 12 Jul 2019 108,644 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wiper blade split at ends replacement recommended asap

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn uneven on inner shoulders

rear tyres worn uneven on inner shoulders

Pass 25 Jul 2018 105,157 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 105,135 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 100,995 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 97,647 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2016 97,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 94,726 miles

195/50/15 FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

EXHAUST DETERIORATED

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

REAR TYRES DETERIORATED

Pass 5 Jul 2014 93,022 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 84,418 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 78,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 May 2012 78,736 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 17 May 2011 73,812 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 68,614 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 60,417 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 51,967 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2006 28,208 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres slightly lumpy

Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,208 miles

both rear tyres slightly lumpy

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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PK03 YBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PK03 YBX, 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 PK03 YBX registered?

PK03 YBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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