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KY03 LRL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,719 mi
Last recorded79,719 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 79,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 75,685 miles

n/s/f tyre cut to tyre but not to cordes

Fail 20 Nov 2013 75,685 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch stiff

centre exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre cut to tyre but not to cordes

n/s/r jacking point missing

Pass 9 Jun 2012 68,563 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/f seat - visually checked seatbelt only

n/s/r tyre starting to crack in places

o/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

rear exhaust section corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 Dec 2010 59,661 miles

rear exhaust section corroded

rear number plate starting to distort

slight buckle in o/s/f wheel

Fail 11 Dec 2010 59,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust section corroded

rear number plate starting to distort

slight buckle in o/s/f wheel

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,802 miles

brake pad warning light on dash

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on inner / outer edges

rear exhaust section corroded

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

brake pad warning light on dash

front brake pads low

front tyres worn on inner / outer edges

rear exhaust section corroded

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Sep 2008 47,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 37,071 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 28,619 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 LRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

KY03 LRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is KY03 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 LRL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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