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KY03 TAU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,545 mi
Last recorded61,545 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2018 61,545 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 54,533 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Fail 28 Dec 2017 54,533 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Secondary bonnet catch stiff

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 44,213 miles

EML on dash

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust box corroded around strap

Pass 16 Dec 2015 35,437 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated needs adjustment/lubrication (8.4.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all sills (inner) plastic cover from factory

under vehicle corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2014 35,091 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 34,702 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 33,715 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 33,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 30,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,910 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 23,723 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 22,306 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 20,618 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 20,618 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 TAU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

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

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