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KS03 YBE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,632 mi
Last recorded98,632 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 YBE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 98,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 98,631 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 94,284 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 90,291 miles

front brake imbalance 42%

rear seats and seat belts not tested as seats are folded up and luggage in boot

wear in lower wish bone bushes

Fail 15 Nov 2017 90,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wear in lower wish bone bushes

front brake imbalance 42%

rear seats and seat belts not tested as seats are folded up and luggage in boot

Pass 18 Oct 2016 87,055 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,349 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 74,285 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 73,083 miles

front disc slightly worn.

Fail 28 Jun 2011 66,194 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

full underbody covers fitted restricted view of various components

o/s front tyre inner tread area has top surface shredding to tread

Pass 28 Jun 2011 66,194 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

full underbody covers fitted restricted view of various components

o/s front tyre inner tread area has top surface shredding to tread

Pass 29 Jun 2010 58,362 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 50,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bubbles between rear no. plate laminate

full length underbody shields fitted restricted view of various components

Pass 25 Jun 2009 50,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

air bubbles between rear no. plate laminate

full length underbody shields fitted restricted view of various components

Pass 23 Jun 2008 43,212 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 35,046 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 23 Jun 2006 24,477 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,477 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 YBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

KS03 YBE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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