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KY03 LCC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,096 mi
Last recorded94,096 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LCC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,096 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

e.m.l on dashboard

Fail 30 Aug 2015 94,072 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working and rear (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

e.m.l on dashboard

Fail 16 Sep 2014 88,949 miles

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Gearbox displaying fault

Mileage not illuminating

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 88,949 miles

Engine management lamp showing on dash

Gearbox displaying fault

Mileage not illuminating

Fail 30 Aug 2013 83,809 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 83,809 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 74,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 74,997 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 67,289 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 67,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 55,930 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 48,820 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 41,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,995 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 34,506 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 26,116 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KY03 LCC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LCC, 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 LCC registered?

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

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