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KY03 LSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,916 mi
Last recorded91,916 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 91,916 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 86,435 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 81,451 miles

exhaust silencer strap missing and silencer corroded

under body trims making full inspection difficult

Fail 22 Mar 2014 81,446 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

exhaust silencer strap missing and silencer corroded

under body trims making full inspection difficult

Pass 5 Mar 2013 75,930 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 69,261 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2011 63,554 miles

plastic under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Fail 11 Mar 2011 63,554 miles

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

plastic under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,269 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 49,796 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)

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 49,796 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 49,249 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 49,241 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

floor covers fitted un able to examine underneath???

nearside rear tyre worn on edges & showing surface cracks in tread pattern ?

offside rear tyre worn on edges ????

Pass 15 Apr 2008 42,091 miles

floor covers fitted unable to examine components beneath?

plastic skirts fitted unable to examine outer sills

Pass 7 Mar 2007 32,090 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 25,116 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 LSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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