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KY03 LBF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,274 mi
Last recorded76,274 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 76,274 miles

some disc corrosion

some exhaust corrosion

some rear arch corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2018 76,273 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering OSR sill to floor (6.1.A.1)

coil spring broken NSF (2.4.C.1a)

some disc corrosion

some exhaust corrosion

some rear arch corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2017 72,015 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 67,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 64,181 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perrished.

Fail 20 Apr 2015 64,181 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perrished.

Pass 13 Feb 2014 58,944 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls 195/50/15 h

Fail 13 Feb 2014 58,944 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls 195/50/15 h

rear exhaust support bracket snapped

Pass 13 Mar 2013 55,351 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,804 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,176 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 40,919 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 39,444 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 36,749 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,314 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 30,071 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 LBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LBF, 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

How do I check the history of KY03 LBF?

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What year was KY03 LBF registered?

KY03 LBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is KY03 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 LBF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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