MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Rear components rusty
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust back box corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear components rusty
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure broken (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached 1 bolt missing, 1 bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s & n/s wipers split
Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres slightly perished
nearside front tyre slightly perished
Knocking noise from steering column area
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Knocking noise from steering column area
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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KS03 YGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 YGH, 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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KS03 YGH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 August 2003.
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