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YT03 HKB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,440 mi
Last recorded64,440 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 HKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 64,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 63,478 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 62,269 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 62,269 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function mounting plate (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function mounting plate damaged (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 61,176 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 59,203 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 57,255 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 55,522 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,522 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,549 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 51,821 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,866 miles

rear number plate fadeing

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2010 34,042 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 23,850 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 23,850 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,297 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 14,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 14,921 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 13,201 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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YT03 HKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YT03 HKB, 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 YT03 HKB registered?

YT03 HKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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