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KY03 WNP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

68,184 mi
Last recorded68,184 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 68,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under Trays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,878 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 65,878 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 63,433 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 60,432 miles

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

Exhaust system corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2013 60,432 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 57,196 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres cracking heavily on tread and sidewalls

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 7 Jun 2012 57,196 miles

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

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

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both rear tyres cracking heavily on tread and sidewalls

exhaust system deteriorated

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 25 May 2011 52,848 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,796 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 44,757 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 44,757 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 May 2008 39,607 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 31,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 23,493 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 22,832 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 22,832 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 WNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WNP, 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 WNP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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