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KY03 LXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside front lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre central tread. ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing bothside rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various underbody corrosion.

Pass 10 Oct 2024 94,944 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 94,584 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2023 94,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 92,781 miles

1/ unable to check outer sills fully due to sill covers

2/ rear number plate becoming deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2019 91,302 miles

Bonnet release lever defective

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 88,909 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 88,909 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 85,747 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is [ON LIMIT], OF 1.5MM (3.5.1g)

exhaust is slightly corroded on the box.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,219 miles

Centre exhaust box and strap is corroded

Nearside Front cracks on inner wall

Nearside Front outer wall damage

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

Offside Front inner wall cracked

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

mid exhaust box is slightly corroded.

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have outer wall damage.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 80,330 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

mid exhaust box is slightly corroded.

nearside front and nearside rear tyres have outer wall damage.

Pass 17 Mar 2014 76,411 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,385 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r nail in tyre, fallen out

Pass 20 Feb 2012 69,868 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,418 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,846 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009
Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,385 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,677 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 37,949 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 LXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LXJ, 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 LXJ registered?

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

Is KY03 LXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 LXJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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