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KY03 LBK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,999 mi
Last recorded112,999 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LBK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 112,999 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2018 112,998 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers arms jamming (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 107,590 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 107,525 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r seat belt plastic outer casing missing

wipers not parking correctly

Fail 4 Aug 2017 107,489 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt outer casing missing from flex stalk (5.2.2a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jul 2016 104,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 104,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 97,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror casing damaged

offside sill cover damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2015 97,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside mirror casing damaged

offside sill cover damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2014 91,421 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jul 2014 91,421 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 84,428 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 84,428 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 82,146 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 82,122 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Center exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

O/S Rear tyre mishaped

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,698 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 64,851 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has slight misting of oil around it

Fail 7 Jun 2010 63,341 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 51,782 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rodent damage to n/s/f steering joint rubber cover in engine bay

Fail 11 Jun 2009 51,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rodent damage to n/s/f steering joint rubber cover in engine bay

Pass 12 Jun 2008 42,955 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 36,682 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,494 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 LBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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

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