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KY03 WCR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,980 mi
Last recorded110,980 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 110,980 miles

Exhaust box at rear shows signs of corrossion

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 110,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 100,203 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 100,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,331 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside rear wheel arch damaged and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jun 2013 87,331 miles

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

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Offside rear wheel arch damaged and corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 86,248 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated

Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Outer sills covered by trims unable to asess

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jun 2012 86,248 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Outer sills covered by trims unable to asess

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 84,415 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of test items

Pass 18 Jun 2010 77,924 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn

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

Undersheilds fitted unable too see all test items

Fail 18 Jun 2010 77,924 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn

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

Undersheilds fitted unable too see all test items

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,410 miles

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

Offside 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)

near side front wiper smearing screen

rear number plate detireated

Fail 1 Jun 2009 68,410 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside 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)

both front tyres perrishe on inner side walls

near side front wiper smearing screen

rear number plate detireated

Pass 17 Jun 2008 60,343 miles

Both rear tyres very heavily perished on the outer edges. No cord visable but the cracks are very deep. Advise that these tyres are changed

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2007 49,813 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer side walls

Both wipers smearing screen slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2006 41,175 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 WCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WCR, 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 WCR registered?

KY03 WCR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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