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KA03 SYR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,424 mi
Last recorded124,424 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 SYR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 124,424 miles

offside rear tyre wearing thin

Pass 3 Jun 2015 117,353 miles

both front tyres wearing thin

Fail 3 Jun 2015 117,353 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing thin

Pass 2 Jun 2014 100,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 87,039 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

exhaust rear silencer corroded

o/s/r wheel arch has some corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2012 70,377 miles

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

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

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

both sides front, brake discs worn

both sides rear, brake discs slightly corroded and pitted

both sides rear, brake discs slightly worn

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 61,235 miles

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

o/s door mirror glass is cracked

Fail 21 Apr 2011 61,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s door mirror glass is cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2010 49,183 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 May 2009 41,796 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 31,695 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 31,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2007 23,937 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 23,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 21,550 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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KA03 SYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KA03 SYR, 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 KA03 SYR registered?

KA03 SYR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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