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KY03 TTX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

70,664 mi
Last recorded70,664 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 TTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 70,664 miles

covers under vehicle resulting in unable to see brake pipes

slight play detected in lower steering column

Fail 2 May 2018 70,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

covers under vehicle resulting in unable to see brake pipes

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2018 70,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front subframe welded and heavy under seal

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust heavy corrosion on box

Rear subfram heavy corrosion n/s/o/s

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components /brake pipes/corrosion

n/s/o/s front shocker corroded

n/s/o/s sill covers fitted cannot check for corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring some components /brake pipes and corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2018 70,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded heavy corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked pin broken risk of loosing suspension arm and wheel (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear exhaust heavy corrosion on box

Rear subfram heavy corrosion n/s/o/s

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components /brake pipes/corrosion

n/s/o/s front shocker corroded

n/s/o/s sill covers fitted cannot check for corrosion

under trays fitted obscuring some components /brake pipes and corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2017 61,118 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 61,100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under inner wing going to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on radius arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened by wishbone mountings (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2016 51,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

welded repairs front chassis

Fail 11 Apr 2016 51,914 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

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

welded repairs front chassis

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,579 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2014 33,569 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 32,356 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 18 Apr 2013 32,356 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 31,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet catch handle broke

Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,359 miles

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

bonnet catch handle broke

Pass 15 Apr 2011 29,597 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 27,941 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 27,938 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

bonnet release catch broken,front windscreen trim insecure

Pass 9 Apr 2009 26,305 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 26,305 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 24,575 miles

cuts on front tyres,nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Apr 2007 22,567 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 22,567 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

UNDERBODY OF VEHICLE COULD NOT BE FULLY CHECKED DUE TO MANUFACTURERS GUARDS BEING FITTED.

Pass 8 Apr 2006 20,653 miles

bonnet catch sticking

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 TTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 TTX, 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 TTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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