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GY03 KDF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,194 mi
Last recorded93,194 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 KDF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 93,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 93,194 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,193 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 86,058 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded around hanging support bracket-not leaking gases

Engine management light on- not affecting exhaust emissions on test

Nearside Front flexible brake hose perished in places

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion near to entry into rear flexible brake hose-not deemed excessive

Offside Front flexible brake hose perished in places

Offside Front metal brake pipe slight corrosion at entry into flexible brake hose

Rear number plate delaminating - but still readable

front brake pads wearing thin on offside front

Fail 1 Dec 2017 86,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Centre exhaust silencer corroded around hanging support bracket-not leaking gases

Engine management light on- not affecting exhaust emissions on test

Nearside Front flexible brake hose perished in places

Nearside Rear coil spring lower rubber saddle missing-not affecting operation

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe slight corrosion near to entry into rear flexible brake hose-not deemed excessive

Offside Front flexible brake hose perished in places

Offside Front metal brake pipe slight corrosion at entry into flexible brake hose

Rear number plate delaminating - but still readable

front brake pads wearing thin on offside front

Pass 3 Dec 2016 82,252 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 82,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 76,507 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2015 76,507 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,268 miles

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

Rear nearside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2013 64,342 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 59,967 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake flexi hoses perishing

o/s/r brake pipe corroding

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 5 Dec 2011 52,325 miles

unable to check all brake pipes due to undershield covers.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 52,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to check all brake pipes due to undershield covers.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 43,486 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 39,232 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 36,224 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 36,224 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 33,402 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 29,695 miles

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

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

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres perished on side walls

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2007 29,695 miles

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

O/S/R and N/S/R tyres perished on side walls

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

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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GY03 KDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GY03 KDF, 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 GY03 KDF registered?

GY03 KDF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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