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KS03 LNN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

69,092 mi
Last recorded69,092 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 69,092 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 69,092 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 63,696 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

underneath covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2018 63,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

underneath covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 56,589 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 53,047 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 53,047 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2015 48,775 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock from steering

Fail 26 May 2015 48,775 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock from steering

Pass 23 Jun 2014

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2013 42,955 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 41,141 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 38,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,188 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 33,845 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,058 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 27,048 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 27,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 23,984 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 LNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LNN, 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 LNN registered?

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

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