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KY03 LPX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Feb 2020
Pass 31 Jan 2019 83,048 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower outer wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy too hub (1.1.11 (c))

hub cap fitted o/s/r wheel bolts not checked

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Fail 31 Jan 2019 83,048 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective catch faulty (3.1 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed shoulder sections (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre heavy wear inner and outer shoulders and tread 3mm

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower outer wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders and tread 3mm

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy too hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre worn inner and outer shoulders

hub cap fitted o/s/r wheel bolts not checked

plastic sill covers fitted

under trays fitted brake pipes and hand brake cables not checked

Pass 17 Jan 2018 79,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth recommend replacement, 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth, recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 16 Jan 2018 79,793 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth recommend replacement, 195/50/15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth, recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 23 Jan 2017 75,828 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,977 miles

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

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

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

front tyres low

general corrosion to rear suspension

slight play in inner rack ends

Fail 21 Jan 2016 79,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres low

general corrosion to rear suspension

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

both rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,252 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2013 65,188 miles

Nearside rear rim has slight buckle

Offside rear rim has slight buckle

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 62,269 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 58,389 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 54,547 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 54,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 49,592 miles

Engine light on

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2007 42,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 42,970 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,589 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,589 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 LPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LPX, 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 LPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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