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KY03 LNW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,909 mi
Last recorded16,909 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 16,909 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 73,769 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,895 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 67,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,763 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 51,945 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 51,945 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,586 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,429 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,336 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 LNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY03 LNW registered?

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

Is KY03 LNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 LNW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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