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YK03 GRR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,054 mi
Last recorded73,054 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 GRR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 73,054 miles

sill cover fitted both side

under treys fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 20 Sep 2018 73,053 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded link pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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

sill cover fitted both side

under treys fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,247 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 66,010 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,434 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 60,894 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 60,881 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 59,302 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 59,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 57,994 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,802 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 55,382 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 53,769 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,973 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 50,973 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 42,442 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 42,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 33,669 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,161 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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YK03 GRR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol 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 YK03 GRR, 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 YK03 GRR registered?

YK03 GRR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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