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KS03 YKY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026
Fail 17 Mar 2026

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2025

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 99,647 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 99,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 95,041 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 93,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2022 93,154 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 90,470 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 88,506 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 85,790 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 82,025 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 78,617 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 78,617 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 74,701 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,282 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 66,992 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 66,992 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 63,617 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 63,616 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,217 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 60,217 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 56,184 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 50,557 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 45,788 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2009 45,788 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,225 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 40,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,639 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 29,684 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 YKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

KS03 YKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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The MOT history for KS03 YKY shows 31 tests with a 67.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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