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KM03 YCB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

104,735 mi
Last recorded104,735 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 YCB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 104,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2025 104,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 104,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 103,529 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 102,438 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 102,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 101,971 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 101,950 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 101,950 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 101,394 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 6,521 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 941,180 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 98,965 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 85,583 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 98,717 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 98,151 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,760 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,760 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 96,510 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 82,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front tyres worn

both wiper blades worn

Fail 22 May 2010 66,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2010 66,108 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2009 49,764 miles

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

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 10 Jun 2008 38,201 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 38,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 29,751 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 29,751 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2006 16,168 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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KM03 YCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 KM03 YCB, 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 KM03 YCB registered?

KM03 YCB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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