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KY03 LCF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,743 mi
Last recorded125,743 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LCF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 125,743 miles

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 4 Apr 2017 125,743 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

surface corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 9 Mar 2016 123,439 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 118,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 113,331 miles

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

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

osr tyre slightly perrished

part of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2014 113,294 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

osr tyre slightly perrished

part of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Mar 2013 83,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 71,373 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 71,373 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 66,007 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Unable to see full condition of brake & fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2010 60,254 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2009 53,957 miles

Unable to see full condition of brake and fuel pipes owing to covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,779 miles

UNABLE TO SEE FULL CONDITION OF BRAKE AND FUEL PIPES OWING TO COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 12 Feb 2007 35,438 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,984 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 LCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

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

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