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KY03 WNB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,408 mi
Last recorded90,408 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 90,408 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 73,750 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Feb 2024 67,110 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathered

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 49,648 miles

Nearside Rear n s r tyr cracked and perished

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

Offside Rear o s r tyre cracked and perished

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 49,648 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 48,275 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 47,749 miles

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

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

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

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

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

ware in light stalk

Pass 20 Jan 2020 46,760 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 45,765 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 45,763 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 43,843 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

knocking in steering system

Pass 23 Jan 2017 41,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 40,417 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 40,417 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incorrect colour n/s and o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 39,064 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 38,095 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre moved to o/s/reartread edge cracking

Fail 6 Mar 2014 38,095 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front tyre tread edge cracking

Pass 21 Feb 2013 37,151 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2013 37,151 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,218 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management lamp on

Pass 17 Mar 2011 35,086 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 30,897 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 30,897 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 25,413 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,601 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 19,398 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,989 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 WNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green 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 WNB, 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 WNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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