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V111 DKY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,646 mi
Last recorded76,646 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV111 DKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 76,646 miles

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

eml on

nail in off side front tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2014 73,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 73,769 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 69,600 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,063 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 58,881 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,123 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 45,670 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,120 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 33,326 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 8,200 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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V111 DKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 V111 DKY, 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 V111 DKY registered?

V111 DKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for V111 DKY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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