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KY03 LSL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,509 mi
Last recorded113,509 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 113,509 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 113,505 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 112,256 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2024 112,248 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 111,084 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 110,011 miles

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

Offside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2021 108,999 miles

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

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2021 108,994 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2020 108,153 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 107,050 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 105,335 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2018 105,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 103,280 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 100,856 miles

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

Nearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2015 96,449 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2014 93,789 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 93,789 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2013 91,543 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2012 89,401 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 86,496 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 86,496 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2010 83,016 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 76,545 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 76,540 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 68,416 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 58,799 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 58,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 38,976 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 LSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LSL, 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 LSL registered?

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

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