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KY03 LNK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

102,341 mi
Last recorded102,341 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 102,341 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyre slightly perished

exhaust system corroded in sections

some play in both streering rack inner joints

under vehicle covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 12 Oct 2017 101,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

deterioration to exhaust

off side front tyre perrishing

slight brake bind near side rear

Pass 18 Nov 2016 96,598 miles

engine management light is on

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

Fail 13 Oct 2016 96,593 miles

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

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

Engine light on

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,601 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 96,601 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 76,769 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust repaired

Fail 8 Dec 2014 76,769 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust repaired

Pass 31 Jul 2014 75,939 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 71,008 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 71,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 64,782 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2012 64,686 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 60,101 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 58,921 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 50,314 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 50,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jun 2009 47,059 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 47,059 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 41,104 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,934 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 34,575 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,894 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 LNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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