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KS03 YKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,681 mi
Last recorded91,681 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 91,681 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,164 miles

o/s/f lower arm front bush slight split

Fail 8 Aug 2018 89,164 miles

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

o/s/f lower arm front bush slight split

Pass 11 Aug 2017 84,809 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 83,073 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 83,073 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose caliper bolt loose (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,307 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,890 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2013 77,722 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 76,227 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 66,509 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 66,509 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,707 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,079 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyres worn edges

Pass 18 Jun 2009 55,962 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,908 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 39,908 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre abit low on tread

Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,884 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 21,329 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 21,329 miles

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

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 YKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YKZ, 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 YKZ registered?

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

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