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KS03 KFY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

102,564 mi
Last recorded102,564 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 KFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 102,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,237 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 99,945 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 98,357 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 96,793 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 94,324 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 92,001 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 90,029 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 86,774 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 78,700 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 70,528 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,060 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,845 miles

Both front wheels inner rims are distorted O/s rear is the same

N/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,202 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear thin

Pass 28 Aug 2008 30,037 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 25,584 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 25,584 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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KS03 KFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KS03 KFY, 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 KS03 KFY registered?

KS03 KFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is KS03 KFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 KFY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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