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KY03 LWV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2020
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

103,900 mi
Last recorded103,900 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2019 103,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear wheel arch corroded

engine light on

under-body panels fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2019 103,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear wheel arch corroded

engine light on

under-body panels fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2018 98,531 miles

under-body panels fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2018 98,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

under-body panels fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,528 miles

engine management light on

under-body panels fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2016 96,527 miles

engine man/light on

rear wiper in poor condition

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 96,525 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

engine man/light on

rear wiper in poor condition

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2015 94,102 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,430 miles

engine management light on

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2014 91,426 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 87,229 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

general under body corrosion

Fail 20 Apr 2013 87,227 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine management light on

general under body corrosion

Pass 24 Apr 2012 85,182 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 81,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 81,848 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,775 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 76,774 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 71,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2008 63,387 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight knock coming from steering column

Fail 5 Jun 2008 63,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,372 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,254 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 6 Mar 2007 45,437 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 45,437 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,677 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 LWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LWV, 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 LWV registered?

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

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