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KY03 LXD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationKY03 LXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2015
Fail 12 May 2015

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both rear brake pipes corroded

ns mirror missing

Pass 21 Jan 2014

n/s wing mirror missing

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 24 Jan 2013

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 8 Feb 2012
Fail 2 Feb 2012

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre cracking

n/s rear tyre cracking

o/s front tyre cracking

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2009 43,316 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 43,316 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 37,655 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 37,654 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 23,280 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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 LXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY03 LXD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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