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KS03 LUB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,867 mi
Last recorded107,867 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 107,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 95,443 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 95,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to rear hubs (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes to rear hubs (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both offside & nearside (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 85,947 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2015 77,107 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 66,941 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 66,941 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 60,945 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 55,158 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 28 Aug 2012 55,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 9 Mar 2011 45,592 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 44,901 miles

front brake hoses starting to perish

rear tyrs starting to perish

Pass 12 Oct 2009 40,554 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,067 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 29,524 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,241 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LUB 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 LUB, 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 LUB registered?

KS03 LUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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