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KY03 TOU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,206 mi
Last recorded131,206 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 TOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 131,206 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 129,000 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 129,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 122,814 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 113,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriated

Fail 29 Sep 2014 113,020 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust box slightly deteriated

Pass 2 May 2013 96,377 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 96,377 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 90,717 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 90,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,237 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 82,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,658 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)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,016 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 63,016 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 53,368 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,139 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 44,139 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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 TOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TOU, 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 TOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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