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KS03 YHW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

74,585 mi
Last recorded74,585 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 YHW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 74,585 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 69,989 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 65,697 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 65,697 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 62,321 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 58,946 miles

Cracks forming offside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn from edge

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2015 58,946 miles

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

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

Cracks forming offside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre worn from edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2014 55,950 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 55,950 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 51,092 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 51,092 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 46,883 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 46,883 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 42,208 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 42,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,253 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 37,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,690 miles

small cracks in both brake flexi-hoses

Fail 28 Jul 2008 28,802 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 28,802 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,038 miles

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

near side front tyre 2mm

off side front tyre 3mm

Fail 25 Jul 2006 23,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 23,668 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 YHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YHW, 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 YHW registered?

KS03 YHW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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