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KS03 LNA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,680 mi
Last recorded67,680 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 LNA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 67,680 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2018 63,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 63,887 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,965 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 57,484 miles

Nearside Front tyre showing age cracks on inner wall

Offside Front tyre showing age cracks on inner wall

Pass 2 Nov 2015 53,171 miles

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

Offside Front tyre slight cracking to inner sidewall

Fail 2 Nov 2015 53,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front tyre slight cracking to inner sidewall

Pass 10 Nov 2014 48,127 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 48,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 44,062 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 39,922 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 39,922 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2011 36,216 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 36,216 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 31,598 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 31,051 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight free play in steering column universal joint

Pass 28 Jun 2010 31,051 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight free play in steering column universal joint

Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,170 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,451 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 23,337 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,964 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 LNA 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 71.4%.

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 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 KS03 LNA, 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 LNA registered?

KS03 LNA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is KS03 LNA safe to buy?

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