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KY03 XNG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

76,650 mi
Last recorded76,650 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 XNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 76,650 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 76,641 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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

noise from steering column

Fail 28 Mar 2015 75,184 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,184 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2014 73,734 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,925 miles

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2013 68,922 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant low

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

Rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Mar 2012 65,973 miles

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

offside front tyres bald on edge

Fail 27 Mar 2012 65,973 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyres bald on edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,451 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 57,392 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 50,242 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

cracks in rear tyres

Fail 31 Mar 2010 50,196 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,298 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 41,298 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 33,296 miles

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

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

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

Parking permit position in swept area

Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,296 miles

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

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

Parking permit position in swept area

Pass 14 Mar 2007 25,142 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2006 16,989 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 XNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 XNG, 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 XNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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