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PK03 YDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,993 mi
Last recorded102,993 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 YDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 102,993 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays/sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2023 102,993 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front inner wing areas both sides to all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under trays/sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 101,995 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive complete unit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,312 miles

Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing areas both sides to rear (all) (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle has surface rust front to rear

Pass 23 Dec 2019 100,780 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 99,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing area to rear (1.1.11 (c))

rear both sides wing arch areas have surface rust

under trays fitted front to rear

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 20 Dec 2017 97,314 miles

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

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

front sub frame area has surface rust

rear both sides wheel arch areas have surface rust

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 10 Dec 2016 95,424 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 95,424 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 89,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wall damaged

o/s and n/s front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

o/s rear coil spring mounting rubber missing

slight corrosion o/s and n/s front brake pipes

Fail 7 Aug 2015 89,904 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre wall damaged

o/s and n/s front brake flexi hoses deteriorated

slight corrosion o/s and n/s front brake pipes

Pass 16 Jul 2014 82,262 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

anti roll bar d bushes worn

exhaust deteriorated

o/s rear jacking point missing

slight wear o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bearings

Fail 15 Jul 2014 82,258 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

anti roll bar d bushes worn

exhaust deteriorated

n/s stop lamp bulb wrong wattage?

n/s washer jet poor

o/s rear jacking point missing

slight wear o/s and n/s rear trailing arm bearings

Pass 2 Jul 2013 72,296 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 72,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 61,475 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 47,759 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 30,000 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 27,863 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 27,863 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008

minor play in front roll bar links

osf tyre close to limit nsf wheel swapped with spare . wheel now as spare buckled and worn to legal limit

Fail 5 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

minor play in front roll bar links

osf tyre close to limit nsf wheel swapped with spare . wheel now as spare buckled and worn to legal limit

Pass 27 Apr 2007 22,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 18,489 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 18,396 miles

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

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

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 YDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 April 2003.

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