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KS03 YBR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,421 mi
Last recorded93,421 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,421 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

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

under tray cover fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 93,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

under tray cover fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,993 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 81,818 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 73,514 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,472 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 65,470 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Apr 2012 62,571 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 62,571 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 62,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

NEAR SIDE FRONT BUMPER DAMAGE

NEAR SIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT

Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,890 miles

N.S.R Tyre has deep cut on inner side wall but not reach yet to ply or cods.

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 49,225 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 49,209 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 42,921 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,462 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 30,333 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 YBR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YBR, 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 YBR registered?

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

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