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KY03 MYV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,575 mi
Last recorded62,575 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 62,575 miles

nearside rear tyre outer side showing signs of perishing would recommend to be checked or replaced at next service.

Fail 21 Sep 2017 62,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer side showing signs of perishing would recommend to be checked or replaced at next service.

Pass 15 Sep 2016 60,239 miles

Centre under trays fitted not able to check all components

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 60,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre under trays fitted not able to check all components

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 57,698 miles

underguards fitted at test

Pass 2 Sep 2014 55,388 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,607 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 54,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 52,652 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 52,652 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,917 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2011 50,917 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 49,705 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,539 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 36,249 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 26,921 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 MYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 MYV, 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 MYV registered?

KY03 MYV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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