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KY03 TEV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

106,785 mi
Last recorded106,785 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 106,785 miles

Central Front Lower Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working Up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both blurry (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,232 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2022 101,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 99,190 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 99,198 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Fail 10 Sep 2021

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 128,235 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 124,997 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 118,181 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 108,960 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 106,791 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 103,269 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 103,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (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)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 103,269 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Mar 2014 99,366 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 92,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 84,239 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 84,239 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 75,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,513 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 68,185 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all four tyres have age related cracks.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,185 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all four tyres have age related cracks.

Pass 11 Mar 2009 59,644 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 49,400 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 38,748 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 28,849 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 TEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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