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KY03 TKT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 95,890 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2018 95,792 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement MARKED IN YELLOW. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 NSF/OSF (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened X2 (2.4.G.1)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 NSR/OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 90,382 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,734 miles

Under-tray and sill covers fitted obscuring some underside components and areas

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,357 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 78,549 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,684 miles

slight wear in steering cupling

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,888 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 67,888 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,387 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 58,933 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 54,529 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 48,592 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 38,590 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 38,590 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 29,556 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 TKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TKT, 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 TKT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 March 2003.

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