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KY03 LBV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 77,926 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,044 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 71,423 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 68,680 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 64,766 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2012 64,640 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Corrosion to front sub frame

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

Nearside front tyre side wall damage

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,788 miles

all 4 coil springs slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes are slightlt corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,026 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 50,121 miles

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

slight play in suspension arms and bushes

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,529 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 33,661 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 27,422 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 26,583 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 26,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 LBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

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

Is KY03 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 LBV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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