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KM03 YBD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,820 mi
Last recorded68,820 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 68,820 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 67,751 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 May 2019 67,733 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 66,954 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of , both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

undertrays and plastic outer oversills fitted both sides

Fail 16 May 2018 66,954 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of , both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

undertrays and plastic outer oversills fitted both sides

Pass 9 May 2017 65,886 miles

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

undertrays and plastic outer oversills fitted

Fail 8 May 2017 65,882 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

undertrays and plastic outer oversills fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 64,838 miles

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

two rear tyres side walls craking

under trays fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 63,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 21 May 2014 61,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 61,857 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 60,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 58,272 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 56,528 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 56,498 miles

Underbody guard fitted at time of test

Fail 23 Mar 2010 56,498 miles

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

Underbody guard fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Dec 2008 51,006 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 40,809 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 40,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Dec 2006 32,853 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 32,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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KM03 YBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 KM03 YBD, 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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KM03 YBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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