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KY03 WMG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

71,116 mi
Last recorded71,116 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 WMG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 71,116 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged both (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 May 2017 70,929 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 62,069 miles

Front steering rack inner joints slight play

Nearside Rear coil sperings corroded

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear both tyers outer wall deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 52,663 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 52,663 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 47,223 miles

coolant level low

Fail 16 May 2014 47,222 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant level low

Fail 30 May 2013 46,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

both side front rim damege from inside

Pass 30 May 2013 46,104 miles

both side front rim damege from inside

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,169 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 44,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2010 39,081 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 33,539 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2008 33,539 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,418 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 21,429 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 WMG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 WMG, 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 WMG registered?

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

Is KY03 WMG safe to buy?

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