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KW03 YAX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

75,043 mi
Last recorded75,043 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 YAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 75,043 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 70,773 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 66,448 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 63,550 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 61,247 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 59,009 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 55,897 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 52,251 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 52,251 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 48,829 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 48,826 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 45,654 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 45,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 42,130 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 39,024 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 35,202 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 31,957 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 30,130 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 22,866 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 14,256 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 6,575 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 5,959 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 2,950 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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KW03 YAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 KW03 YAX, 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 KW03 YAX registered?

KW03 YAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is KW03 YAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 YAX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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