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KY03 TCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

97,236 mi
Last recorded97,236 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 97,236 miles

Front both tyres worn on inner/outer edges but not exposing inner cords

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 97,236 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both tyres worn on inner/outer edges but not exposing inner cords

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 89,634 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 77,971 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 68,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,249 miles

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge feathered

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

Offside Rear tyre inner edge feathered

Pass 17 Mar 2016 55,471 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 51,242 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,936 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,348 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,347 miles

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2012 41,871 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,319 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 39,319 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 36,904 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,495 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 30,639 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 25,807 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 22,029 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 TCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 TCZ, 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 TCZ registered?

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

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