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KY03 WMU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,748 mi
Last recorded63,748 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 WMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 63,748 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 63,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 55,848 miles

Offside Rear uneven wear

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 55,848 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tread

Offside Rear uneven wear

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

Pass 1 May 2015 52,890 miles

both rear tyres uneven wear centre exhaust poor condition corroson

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 50,076 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 47,194 miles

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

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

n/s front uneven wear both rear tyres uneven wear high spots lumpy tread exhaust centre box corroson

Fail 3 May 2013 47,194 miles

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

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

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

n/s front uneven wear both rear tyres uneven wear high spots lumpy tread exhaust centre box corroson

Pass 3 May 2012 44,513 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 43,493 miles

n/plates por condition both front tyres uneven wear wearing on edges n/s front tyre wall slight damage off/s front tyre cracking on inside wall

Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,786 miles

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

off/s front binding slightly n/s front tyre wall has slight damage

Pass 6 Mar 2009 370,752 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 34,720 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,925 miles

Rear registration plate has slight water contamination.

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,395 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 WMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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