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KY03 WMD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,184 mi
Last recorded56,184 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 56,184 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 46,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 46,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2025 49,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 41,659 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 41,659 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 40,504 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 39,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 38,187 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 37,617 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 37,617 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded / pitted (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2019 35,149 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 32,580 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 32,580 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,923 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,568 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 23,173 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 21,620 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 20,866 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 19,875 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 18,967 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 17,916 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 16,214 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 15,201 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 15,917 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,163 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 13,596 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 WMD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WMD, 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 WMD registered?

KY03 WMD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KY03 WMD shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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