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KY03 LCA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

120,725 mi
Last recorded120,725 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2022 120,725 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 117,682 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2021 117,588 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,334 miles

slight play and knock in steering rack

Fail 16 Nov 2020 114,334 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight play and knock in steering rack

Pass 24 May 2019 107,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished, wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

majority of underside of vehicle covered so full inspection not possible

slight knock in steering column uj

Fail 17 May 2019 107,936 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2 holes (marked with yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished, wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre perished and wearing on edges

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

majority of underside of vehicle covered so full inspection not possible

slight knock in steering column uj

Pass 23 May 2018 103,762 miles

slight play and knock in steering

Pass 22 May 2017 99,780 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 99,774 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort hand brake not working (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 23 May 2016 97,997 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall scuffed and cut

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

Pass 27 May 2015 94,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 87,227 miles

front subframe starting to corrode

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,587 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 80,184 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 71,711 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2012 71,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,210 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 61,580 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2010 41,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,847 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 42,329 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,563 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 37,563 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 30,551 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 LCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LCA, 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 LCA registered?

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

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