CarVerify

Free Car Check

KY03 LWP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

146,754 mi
Last recorded146,754 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 146,754 miles

Both rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle subframe slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2019 144,485 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded & leaking in places

Pass 17 Oct 2018 142,957 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 142,957 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 142,009 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front missing

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 142,005 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front missing

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 136,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 135,238 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 135,238 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 132,341 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding badly

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroding badly

front subframe corroding

offside front jacking mount rubber missing

offside obligatory mirror deteriorating

windscreen

Pass 2 Oct 2013 127,342 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

offside front jacking mount rubber missing

offside obligatory mirror unit poor condition

windscreen

Fail 2 Oct 2013 127,342 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear brake pipes corroding

exhaust rear silencer outer casing corroded

offside front jacking mount rubber missing

offside obligatory mirror unit poor condition

play detected in both steering rack-end (also knocking on lock to lock check)

windscreen

Pass 18 Oct 2012 119,886 miles

front tyres nearing ligal limit

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 18 Oct 2012 119,886 miles

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

front tyres nearing ligal limit

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 13 Oct 2011 109,873 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 98,999 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 98,999 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,467 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 86,441 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 75,804 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 75,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 64,350 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 49,637 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KY03 LWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LWP, 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

How do I check the history of KY03 LWP?

You can check the full history of KY03 LWP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KY03 LWP registered?

KY03 LWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is KY03 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 LWP shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KY03 LWP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KY03 LWP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.