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KT03 GYE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,422 mi
Last recorded95,422 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 GYE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 95,422 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 91,944 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 91,944 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2018 88,580 miles

Both nearside & offside front suspension lower arm front bushes starting to split & perish-but not considered excessive

Corrosion evident in both nearside & offside rear inner sills behind protective plastic undertrays- but visible

Corrosion to exhaust silencer outer skin around support bracket-no leak of gases

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern close to legal tread limit

Fail 3 May 2018 88,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both nearside & offside front suspension lower arm front bushes starting to split & perish-but not considered excessive

Corrosion evident in both nearside & offside rear inner sills behind protective plastic undertrays- but visible

Corrosion to exhaust silencer outer skin around support bracket-no leak of gases

Offside Front tyre worn unevenly on inner tread pattern close to legal tread limit

Pass 16 May 2017 83,012 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

underbody trays fitted

Fail 16 May 2017 83,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

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

underbody trays fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 78,039 miles

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

Rear both tyres cracking

Fail 4 May 2016 78,038 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Rear both tyres cracking

Pass 20 May 2015 73,032 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 66,519 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 62,834 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust middle section corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2012 56,724 miles

exhaust corroded- centre section!

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Aug 2011 51,170 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 45,598 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 40,006 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 34,049 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 27,883 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 22,095 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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KT03 GYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KT03 GYE, 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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KT03 GYE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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