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KY03 LMM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

78,801 mi
Last recorded78,801 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LMM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 78,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 73,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 May 2019 69,611 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 69,611 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 64,545 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2018 64,545 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 60,328 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2017 60,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 May 2016 55,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 51,214 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 48,437 miles

**Strong Advice brake pipe/s starting to rust/corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front Windscreen has chip to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A'

nearside front inner gaiter slight leaking but preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 22 Mar 2013 46,239 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,314 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 43,163 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 43,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 39,983 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 37,550 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 34,930 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,689 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 29,125 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,632 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 LMM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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