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KY03 LNC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

94,773 mi
Last recorded94,773 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 94,773 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2025 93,055 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2024 91,262 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 88,442 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 85,862 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021
Pass 7 Jul 2020 80,187 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 79,581 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2019 79,581 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,018 miles

front tyre treads low

Fail 12 Jul 2018 77,988 miles

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

front tyre treads low

Pass 30 Jun 2017 75,101 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2016 68,166 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 61,041 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,721 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,880 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 34,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2011 30,212 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 30,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,189 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 29,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,245 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 28,323 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,620 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Mar 2008 27,620 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,638 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,942 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 LNC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 LNC, 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 LNC registered?

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

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