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KS03 YJP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,890 mi
Last recorded110,890 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 YJP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 110,890 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer deteriating (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 99,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 89,369 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2014 81,915 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 75,368 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 4 Jan 2013 75,368 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Jan 2012 70,370 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 66,041 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 66,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,742 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 60,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,726 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 56,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,603 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 52,210 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 40,551 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 YJP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS03 YJP registered?

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

Is KS03 YJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 YJP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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