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KY03 LLW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

110,698 mi
Last recorded110,698 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 110,698 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 110,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 104,577 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 95,253 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 95,143 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 May 2010 85,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 85,041 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 74,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear reg plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2008 62,188 miles

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

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2008 62,188 miles

nearside rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 1 May 2007 53,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2007 53,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 40,131 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 LLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LLW, 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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KY03 LLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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