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KS03 YJY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,770 mi
Last recorded73,770 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 73,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 15 Feb 2019 72,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

surface corrosion on suspension compnents

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,530 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion on suspension components and brake pipes

Fail 24 Jan 2018 71,515 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

under covers on both outer sills and floor

Pass 17 Feb 2017

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 64,973 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,025 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 60,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 49,875 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2012 47,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres cracked and perished

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine management light on

Fail 3 Mar 2012 47,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres cracked and perished

centre exhaust deteriorated

engine management light on

Pass 28 Feb 2011 46,290 miles

both front tyres have slight cracking on tred

Fail 28 Feb 2011 46,290 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres have slight cracking on tred

Pass 1 Apr 2010 41,265 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,256 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 37,163 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 33,361 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,013 miles

Cut in offside rear tyre outer sidewall

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall scrubbed

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall scrubbed.

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 YJY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJY, 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 YJY registered?

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

Is KS03 YJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 YJY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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