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KS03 YKU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

117,405 mi
Last recorded117,405 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 YKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 117,405 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 106,348 miles

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Sep 2017 106,229 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 96,988 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2016 96,862 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 88,946 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 80,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 71,983 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 71,981 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 64,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2012 64,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 57,860 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,408 miles

both front brake discs badly rusted

nearside front suspension top mounting noisy

offside front suspension top mounting noisy

Pass 4 Sep 2009 40,662 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,696 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 36,696 miles

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

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 22 Jun 2007 33,071 miles

Bad contact in OS stop lamp

Pad w/lamp flashes intermittently, pads on OSF worn to 2mm

Pass 26 Jun 2006 29,265 miles

Front brakes imbalanced and pads worn unevenly

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 YKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

KS03 YKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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