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KY03 LXH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,447 mi
Last recorded84,447 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,447 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 84,441 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,529 miles

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

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 73,422 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

Fail 13 Sep 2011 73,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 67,904 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

both front tyres heavily worn on edges

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 57,934 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges

Pass 29 Aug 2008 46,168 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 37,936 miles

child seat fitted to n sr

Pass 15 Mar 2006 28,640 miles

child seat fitted at n/s/r

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 LXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LXH, 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 LXH registered?

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

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