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KY03 WCX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,325 mi
Last recorded125,325 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 WCX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2020 125,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare fitted to o/s/f

Pass 3 May 2019 113,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 106,686 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 98,159 miles

off side front outer c.v.boot small end split

off side rear metal brake pipe rusting

some play in off side inner tie rod end

Fail 26 Apr 2017 98,137 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of off side inner sill area (5.2.6)

off side front outer c.v.boot small end split

off side rear metal brake pipe rusting

some play in off side inner tie rod end

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,529 miles

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

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

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

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Fail 21 Mar 2016 88,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/5015 (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

items removed

Pass 28 Jan 2015 82,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jan 2015 82,153 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,486 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 72,639 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 68,066 miles

N/s/f brake hose crazing and sheath split.

O/s/r tyre thin inner edge.

One high-level stop lamp bulb/LED not working.

Fail 17 Feb 2012 68,066 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/s/f brake hose crazing and sheath split.

O/s/r tyre thin inner edge.

One high-level stop lamp bulb/LED not working.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 60,944 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 53,855 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 19 Jan 2010 53,855 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre slight wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 21 Jan 2009 47,521 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 47,521 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 39,879 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

side walls starting to perish on both rear tyres

Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,971 miles

REAR TYRES PERISHED ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 30 Jan 2006 28,034 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 WCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WCX, 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 WCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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