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KS03 YJG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,478 mi
Last recorded123,478 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 123,478 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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 28 Apr 2015 122,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

n/s and o/s front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

play in n/s/r lower suspension arm front bush

Fail 28 Apr 2015 122,913 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside 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)

n/s and o/s front brake flexi hoses starting to perish

play in n/s/r lower suspension arm front bush

Pass 16 Apr 2014 109,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2014 109,073 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 95,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 95,557 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 81,964 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Apr 2012 81,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 72,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 62,508 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 62,508 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 61,559 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 46,174 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 28,636 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 24,522 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 YJG 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 YJG, 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 YJG registered?

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

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