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KY03 LSC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,065 mi
Last recorded102,065 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,065 miles

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

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

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 1 Jul 2016 102,065 miles

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

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

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

nsf tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 97,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front shock absorbers worn

Fail 26 Jun 2015 97,919 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front shock absorbers worn

Fail 9 Mar 2015 97,887 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all brake pipes corroded

engine light on

Pass 24 Apr 2013 92,761 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2012 84,466 miles

MAIN BEAM INDICATOR LIGHT OUT

MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

CENTER EXHAUST SKIN SPLIT

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 75,931 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 67,516 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 59,089 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 51,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,794 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,778 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,320 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 LSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LSC, 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 LSC registered?

KY03 LSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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