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KY03 TBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,114 mi
Last recorded123,114 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 123,114 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 121,141 miles

CLONK/MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN UNDER BONNET/RACK END/SUSPECT WEAR/COVERED WITH RUBBER BOOT/CANNOT SEE TO INSPECT/STRONG MONITOR/INSPECTION ADVISED

FRONT DISCS LIPPED/WORN

surface corrosion evident both rear steelbrake pipes

windscreen washers are weak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 121,141 miles

CLONK/MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN UNDER BONNET/RACK END/SUSPECT WEAR/COVERED WITH RUBBER BOOT/CANNOT SEE TO INSPECT/STRONG MONITOR/INSPECTION ADVISED

FRONT DISCS LIPPED/WORN

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

surface corrosion evident both rear steelbrake pipes

windscreen washers are weak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 115,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

un-able to check drivers front wheels due to being covered

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,838 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 108,838 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 102,716 miles

n/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 96,886 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 96,886 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 90,796 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 85,163 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 75,964 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 63,033 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 63,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 18 Apr 2006 52,026 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 TBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TBZ, 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 TBZ registered?

KY03 TBZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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The MOT history for KY03 TBZ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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