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KY03 KZH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,738 mi
Last recorded74,738 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 74,738 miles

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

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

Fail 11 May 2019 74,733 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 68,628 miles

All 4 tyres perished on outer edges

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under trays fitted

Fail 14 May 2018 68,610 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

All 4 tyres perished on outer edges

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 62,268 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 55,777 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 52,211 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,989 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 49,181 miles

all four tyres side wall cracks

Fail 1 May 2013 49,181 miles

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

all four tyres side wall cracks

Pass 8 May 2012 46,392 miles

Unable to test components protected by upper and lower panels.

Pass 4 May 2011 42,908 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 42,908 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 40,213 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 36,379 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,585 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 28,285 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 24,196 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 KZH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KZH, 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 KZH registered?

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

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