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KS03 YKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

134,893 mi
Last recorded134,893 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 134,893 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Fail 29 Nov 2021 134,893 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

OFF SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT DOOR CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

Pass 5 Dec 2020 132,916 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 127,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches and offside front door has corrosion

Fail 20 Jun 2019 127,741 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front tyre uneven wear

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both rear wheel arches and offside front door has corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2018 120,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Wheel Arch Corroded - Both Sides

Undertray fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2018 120,622 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel Arch Corroded - Both Sides

Undertray fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2017 114,281 miles

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

exhaust system in poor condition.

Fail 21 Jun 2017 114,281 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 20 Jun 2016 106,777 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 106,771 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 98,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 98,981 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,299 miles

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jun 2014 96,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 90,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 84,696 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 78,796 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 78,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2010 73,103 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 66,321 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 66,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 58,788 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 38,129 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 33,116 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 YKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YKK, 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 YKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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