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KY03 LXM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,609 mi
Last recorded111,609 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 LXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 111,609 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,140 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 80,374 miles

Spare tyre has a puncture.

Fail 7 May 2009 80,374 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre has a puncture.

Pass 8 May 2008 63,915 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 63,915 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has chunk taken out of side wall cords not showing

Pass 27 Apr 2007 46,622 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 46,524 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2006 29,018 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

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

Is KY03 LXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 LXM shows 9 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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