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KY03 LCU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,113 mi
Last recorded111,113 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

offside front wheel has slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2014 111,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

offside front wheel has slight play

Fail 4 Sep 2014 110,743 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 99,556 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 82,670 miles

advise cant see rear brake flexi pipes clearly

Fail 5 Apr 2012 82,670 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise cant see rear brake flexi pipes clearly

Pass 30 Mar 2011 69,483 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 65,882 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 57,535 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 57,535 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,476 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 48,454 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 38,490 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 28,097 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 LCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY03 LCU registered?

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

Is KY03 LCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 LCU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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