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KY03 LWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013

Plastic cover prevents underside inspec tion

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,619 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack in tread

Pass 5 Jul 2011 65,097 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cut in n/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre deforming

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 65,081 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

cut in n/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre deforming

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 58,995 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls (195/50/15)

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking to face

slight cracking to front flexi brake hoses

undertray not allowing full inspection

Fail 29 Jun 2010 58,994 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre has slight cracking to face

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres have cuts to inner sidewalls (195/50/15)

slight cracking to front flexi brake hoses

undertray not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2009 53,667 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 53,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 48,404 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 42,476 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 35,273 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 LWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LWZ, 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 LWZ registered?

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

Is KY03 LWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 LWZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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