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KS03 YBW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

55,324 mi
Last recorded55,324 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 55,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 55,059 miles

Both headlamps damaged and slightly loose

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 54,284 miles

Both headlamps damaged and slightly loose

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Washer jets slightly misaligned

Pass 19 Apr 2023 53,769 miles

Both headlamps damaged and slightly loose

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 19 Apr 2023 53,769 miles

Both headlamps damaged and slightly loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Apr 2022 53,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 52,573 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 51,555 miles

exhaust box outer case corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 51,195 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2018 50,379 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 48,021 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 46,753 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 44,486 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 40,690 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 31,353 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 31,353 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 28,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 26,039 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 24,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre has a worn patch on the inner side wall.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 24,159 miles

O/S/F tyre has a worn patch on the inner side wall.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 22,350 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 20,016 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 17,533 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 YBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YBW, 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 YBW registered?

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

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