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KY03 JXV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,973 mi
Last recorded116,973 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 JXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 116,973 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bush's have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Sep 2025 116,973 miles

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

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm front bush's have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2024 110,540 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 110,526 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2023 97,492 miles

Central Exhaust Box is corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 97,492 miles

Central Exhaust Box is corroded

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (5.2.3 (k))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 78,346 miles

N/S/R Exhaust box unit corroding

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Under vehicle corrosion & some mechanical components

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 2 Jul 2022 78,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust box unit corroding

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

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

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

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Under vehicle corrosion and some mechanical components

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 3 Jul 2021 73,842 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Fail 3 Jul 2021 73,842 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested Both sides. (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides.Perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box and deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring view of some items

Pass 25 Jun 2020 62,965 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 62,965 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides as marked (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 58,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 54,936 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 54,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205-45-16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 52,046 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount creaking (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 52,044 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking on tread

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount creaking (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 50,746 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,513 miles

Front brake hoses deteriorated

Front brake pads low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 40,128 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 35,032 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 29,956 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 23,994 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 19,473 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 15,822 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 12,687 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 JXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KY03 JXV, 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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KY03 JXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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