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KY03 TFV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,728 mi
Last recorded133,728 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 133,728 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2022 119,675 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2021 109,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,444 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 97,708 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 94,293 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 94,293 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 91,401 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,034 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,034 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,331 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2012 60,316 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inside edge

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2011

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 49,856 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Apr 2010 49,856 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 42,016 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 33,545 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 29,207 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 24,094 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 TFV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TFV, 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 TFV registered?

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

Is KY03 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY03 TFV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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