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KY03 LRN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,107 mi
Last recorded77,107 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 77,107 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top bush or bearing has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inadequate repair/Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake repair covered in underseal Both offside/Nearside and Front offside/Nearside (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 77,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both nearside/Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Top bush or bearing has slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill inadequate repair/Covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake repair covered in underseal Both offside/Nearside and Front offside/Nearside (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 76,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 72,983 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 26 Apr 2018 72,937 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 69,501 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 65,454 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 65,319 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,288 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,980 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 52,457 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 48,003 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 41,953 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 41,949 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,138 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 36,014 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 31,308 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 30,430 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 26,914 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 24,756 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 20,893 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 LRN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 LRN, 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 LRN registered?

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

Is KY03 LRN safe to buy?

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