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KY03 LMJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

80,535 mi
Last recorded80,535 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LMJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 80,535 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 80,535 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 76,210 miles

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Fail 1 Jun 2017 76,210 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working front & rear (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front steering arms have slight play at inner fixings

Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,739 miles

both sides front tyre inner wall slighty cracked

Pass 28 May 2015 68,097 miles

both sides front & rear brake discs worn pitted or scored but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 May 2014 64,297 miles

handbrake lever high, both front brake hose worn, n/s/f tyre outter wall has slight cracks, o/s/f tyre outter edge slightly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,287 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 61,287 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2012 57,822 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,505 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 49,435 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2010 49,435 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2009 44,732 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 6 May 2008 40,501 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 34,323 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,508 miles

Parking brake requires adjustment

Rear wiper blade split

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 LMJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LMJ, 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 LMJ registered?

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

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