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KS03 LNK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,862 mi
Last recorded133,862 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 133,862 miles

Both front anti roll bar D bushes have play

Both front flexi brake pipes starting to crack

Exhaust box outer skin peeling

Power steering bottle insecurely mounted

Fail 19 Feb 2018 133,862 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front anti roll bar D bushes have play

Both front flexi brake pipes starting to crack

Exhaust box outer skin peeling

Power steering bottle insecurely mounted

Pass 7 Mar 2017 124,900 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 113,700 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 104,001 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 101,187 miles

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake flexi hoses split

front brake pads worn low

nearside wing mirror cracked

possible transmision fault

Fail 4 Feb 2014 101,187 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front brake flexi hoses split

front brake pads worn low

nearside wing mirror cracked

possible transmision fault

Pass 8 Feb 2013 89,552 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 79,381 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2012 79,375 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 67,178 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,541 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 52,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 40,173 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 36,739 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

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 LNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LNK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS03 LNK registered?

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

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