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KY03 LCE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,965 mi
Last recorded58,965 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2026 58,965 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 48,454 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 58,452 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2024 58,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play slight play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 57,443 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 57,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak RADIATOR

Pass 9 Sep 2022 56,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 55,361 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 54,165 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 52,504 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Jul 2019 52,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 50,830 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 47,606 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 45,726 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 44,193 miles

vehicle has tinted windows

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,867 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2013 42,113 miles

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

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

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

slight knocking from steering column

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,113 miles

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

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

slight knocking from steering column

Pass 19 Jul 2012 41,431 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,902 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 19 Jul 2011 39,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 6 Apr 2010 38,584 miles

cant see all of rear brake hoses

damage to n/s and o/s front doors/paint chips to n/s ando/s front wings/ chips to n/s and o/s front bumper

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,329 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 35,355 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 35,355 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 28,854 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 23,842 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 LCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LCE, 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 LCE registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY03 LCE shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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