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KY03 SZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,387 mi
Last recorded70,387 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 70,387 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 70,387 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 49,581 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 49,581 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 32,914 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,400 miles

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

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 SZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 SZZ, 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 SZZ registered?

KY03 SZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is KY03 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 SZZ shows 6 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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