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KY03 LME

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,381 mi
Last recorded100,381 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,381 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central silencer box corrroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 100,282 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central silencer outer skin corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 100,176 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 100,175 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure Bracket Broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 99,774 miles

Central silencer box and rear bracket corroded

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased up (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 99,318 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 95,776 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 90,892 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 86,007 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 86,007 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 May 2014 81,399 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 81,399 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013
Fail 24 Apr 2013

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2012 68,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2012 68,623 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 61,190 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 61,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2010 52,791 miles
Fail 2 May 2010 52,791 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 May 2009 46,303 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge.

Fail 1 May 2009 46,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly feathered on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 39,849 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 39,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 32,083 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 26,579 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 LME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LME, 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 LME registered?

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

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