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KS03 LTA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,433 mi
Last recorded52,433 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2018 52,433 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 46,940 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 45,873 miles

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 11 Jun 2015 45,477 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 44,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 43,190 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 43,155 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

washers partially blocked/poor aim

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,107 miles

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

air bag light on

noise & movement to steering

rear exhaust box & bracket corroded

rear suspension soft

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,575 miles

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

SRS light on

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

washer jet pattern poor

Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,754 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 38,754 miles

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

front discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 19 Jun 2009 37,224 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 35,973 miles

slight movement in steering column

wipers smearing screen

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,505 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 26,440 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 LTA 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 86.7%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

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

Is KS03 LTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 LTA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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