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KY03 CPE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,415 mi
Last recorded92,415 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 CPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 92,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2022 92,414 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2021 88,004 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 88,004 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 87,829 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jul 2019 87,829 miles

Brake lever pivot has excessive wear or free play when first lifting handbrake lever (1.1.1 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on tread and cord visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking and had cord visable (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2018 80,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2017 50,149 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2017 50,143 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 45,917 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 45,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,371 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,652 miles

nsr tyre out of shape

osr tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Aug 2012 42,512 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 42,512 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 40,805 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 39,489 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,320 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 37,053 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,457 miles

NOTE !!! FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0MM.

Pass 27 Jul 2006 30,591 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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KY03 CPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KY03 CPE, 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 KY03 CPE registered?

KY03 CPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 August 2003.

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The MOT history for KY03 CPE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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