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KS03 LSU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

81,935 mi
Last recorded81,935 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 81,935 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2026 81,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 80,976 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch & underside area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at join to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch & underside area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 78,659 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 75,941 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2023 75,939 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 72,762 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 70,888 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,362 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 68,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,426 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 65,328 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,793 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 63,175 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 61,970 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 61,970 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

one of exhaust mount broken but still secure

Pass 8 Aug 2013 60,883 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 59,635 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 59,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 57,354 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 52,943 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 47,332 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 42,049 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 9 Aug 2008 42,049 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2007 34,649 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 27,315 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 LSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LSU, 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 LSU registered?

KS03 LSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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