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KY03 XNH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

68,091 mi
Last recorded68,091 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 XNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2019 68,091 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 68,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 60,629 miles

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Fail 19 Feb 2018 60,629 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front washer jet not working

Pass 20 Feb 2017 52,699 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,956 miles

both front tyres split on inner side walls

Pass 13 Feb 2015 42,883 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 11 Feb 2014 39,973 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 36,137 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,065 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 32,065 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,601 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 25,231 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 22,179 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 22,179 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,731 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 15,207 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 12,442 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 XNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 XNH, 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 XNH registered?

KY03 XNH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KY03 XNH shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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