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KS03 YBL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025

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

Fail 26 Nov 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 70,127 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 70,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater likely to become detached damage lens (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 59,107 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Too sensitive (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 56,908 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 46,490 miles

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2022 46,490 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wheel rim damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2021 33,268 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2020 28,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2019 28,597 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2018 28,064 miles

Under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 27,405 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 26,527 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 25,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2014 24,266 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 23,325 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 22,268 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,147 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 20,188 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 18,891 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 17,663 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 16,881 miles

near side mirror mounted indicator repeater lens broken.

Pass 28 Jun 2006 16,195 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 YBL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 YBL, 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 YBL registered?

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

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