MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,445 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn plus knocking (2.1.2c)
all exhaust corroding
all front sub frame and both front shocks corroding
all under covers fitted to vehicle
both rear inner sills corroding
crack in ns mirror
rear sub fram,e corroding
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn plus knocking (2.1.2c)
all exhaust corroding
all front sub frame and both front shocks corroding
all under covers fitted to vehicle
both rear inner sills corroding
crack in ns mirror
nsr brake pipe corroding near to limit
rear sub fram,e corroding
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all vehicle has undercovers and connot see the main brake pipes for corrosion
exhaust very corroded
knock on steering
rear sub frame corroding
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
all vehicle has undercovers and connot see the main brake pipes for corrosion
exhaust very corroded
knock on steering
rear sub frame corroding
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/r seat belt wasn't checked due to child seat fitted
o/s/r seat belt wasn't checked due to child seat fitted
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside and offside rear tyres starting to miss shape
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)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KY03 LWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 LWS, 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 LWS registered?
KY03 LWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2003.
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