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PK03 YDF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

97,137 mi
Last recorded97,137 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 YDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 97,137 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 94,616 miles

Nearside Front road wheel slightly distorted on rim

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly distorted on rim.

Offside Front head light unit damaged but secured.

both front anti roll bar d shape bushes slight movement.

both front steering arms slight movement.

both front tyres wearing inner edges badly.

both rear tyres splitting and cracking in tread no cords showing.

engine very rattle and noisy.

exhaust system corroding.

n/side rear brake pipe corroding.

slight movement in steering colume uj joints. knocking

Fail 6 Oct 2017 94,615 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage sill cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front road wheel slightly distorted on rim

Nearside Rear road wheel slightly distorted on rim.

Offside Front head light unit damaged but secured.

both front anti roll bar d shape bushes slight movement.

both front steering arms slight movement.

both front tyres wearing inner edges badly.

both rear tyres splitting and cracking in tread no cords showing.

engine very rattle and noisy.

slight movement in steering colume uj joints. knocking

Pass 10 Oct 2016 91,077 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front steering arm slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

both front antiroll bar 'd' shape bushes deteriorated

exhaust corroded

slight movement/knocking in steering Colum uj's

underside of vehicle plastic paneled

Fail 10 Oct 2016 91,077 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb holder fault (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front steering arm slight movement

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre perished and worn on inner edge

both front antiroll bar 'd' shape bushes deteriorated

exhaust corroded

slight movement/knocking in steering Colum uj's

underside of vehicle plastic paneled

Pass 12 Oct 2015

o/s rear tyre cracking between the treads 195/50/15

rer wiper split

Fail 12 Oct 2015

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s rear tyre cracking between the treads 195/50/15

rer wiper split

Pass 7 Oct 2014 81,887 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 81,887 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 77,681 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 77,681 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in coloum

Fail 4 Oct 2012 75,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 75,189 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Oct 2011

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

engine sounds noisy

Fail 7 Oct 2011

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

engine sounds noisy

Pass 22 Sep 2010
Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,484 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 57,484 miles

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2008 50,990 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 44,830 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 39,531 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 37,945 miles

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

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 YDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PK03 YDF, 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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PK03 YDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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