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KS03 LTK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,826 mi
Last recorded108,826 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 108,826 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 108,826 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,223 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rears (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 102,218 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and both rears (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 97,898 miles

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 97,898 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2015 95,789 miles

n/s/r door damaged

rear no plate damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2014 85,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 85,998 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 78,206 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 78,206 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 69,804 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 62,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 49,449 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 40,345 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,688 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 24,831 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 22,738 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 LTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LTK, 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 LTK registered?

KS03 LTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is KS03 LTK safe to buy?

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