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KY03 LWE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

82,836 mi
Last recorded82,836 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 82,836 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Jul 2025 77,615 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2025 77,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2024 74,850 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 73,191 miles

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

Exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 71,846 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 71,019 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 70,494 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 70,494 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 69,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 69,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 69,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 69,165 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 68,673 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,223 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 68,223 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2013 67,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre perishing and has slight cuts on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 24 Jun 2013 67,702 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre perishing and has slight cuts on outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,724 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 65,626 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 64,476 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 61,330 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 56,814 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 56,812 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 55,541 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 50,052 miles

Rear tyres perishing.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 44,759 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 44,757 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 LWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 LWE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY03 LWE registered?

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

Is KY03 LWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 LWE shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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