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KY03 LVN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,961 mi
Last recorded96,961 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LVN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 96,961 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 96,961 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements faded so letters are reflective (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 91,253 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 86,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 86,533 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened Spring seat broken in half and missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 83,071 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Plastic outer sills fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 83,071 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

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

Plastic outer sills fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 79,932 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2015 79,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 74,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 67,155 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 67,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 62,652 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 60,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 57,091 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,277 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 53,274 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres cracking on outer edges still 0k

Pass 23 Apr 2007 39,110 miles

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

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

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)

spare tyre on 5mm but on steel rim

Fail 15 Mar 2006 33,814 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 33,814 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 LVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

KY03 LVN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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