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KY03 KZG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,964 mi
Last recorded81,964 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 KZG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 81,964 miles

EML on

both rear wheel arches/sills corroded

front number plate deteriorated

offside wiper split

Pass 1 Apr 2016 73,330 miles

EML on

main beam flash not working

Fail 1 Apr 2016 73,330 miles

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

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

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

EML on

main beam flash not working

Pass 20 Mar 2015 65,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

nearside rear Tyre split

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2014 56,013 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 Apr 2014 56,013 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 28 Mar 2013 50,080 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 50,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,905 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,667 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 33,667 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 26,157 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 26,157 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,376 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,120 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 19,553 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,810 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and sidewall quite scrubbed.

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 KZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KZG, 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 KZG registered?

KY03 KZG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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