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KY03 LWD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,304 mi
Last recorded87,304 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 87,304 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 83,448 miles

Exhaust system corrosion

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 27 Sep 2024 83,423 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Exhaust system corrosion

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 81,315 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2023 81,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam image bulb insecure not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no beam image (4.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2022 80,467 miles

Central exhaust box deteriorated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 79,649 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 78,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 77,117 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 77,117 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,337 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 73,810 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 72,249 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 70,809 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 69,284 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,626 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2013 67,626 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 65,109 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 60,073 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,991 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,451 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 39,746 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 32,238 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,403 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 LWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

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

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