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KY03 XPH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

74,944 mi
Last recorded74,944 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 74,944 miles

Both beam images poor

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 74,944 miles

Both beam images poor

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 72,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 72,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,817 miles

Front both headlight lenses are deteriorating

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,771 miles

exhaust silencer is corroded

front brake discs are worn

washer jets will need attention

Pass 16 Mar 2016 54,527 miles

Both front brake flexibles perished

Front discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2015 51,786 miles

f/n/s tyre worn on inside edge and should be replaced

f/o/s tyre has a nail in

f/o/s tyre very perished and should be replaced

rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2014 50,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 48,162 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear tyres perished

r/o/s shock absorber damp

Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,479 miles

both rear tyres are deformed and will need attention

washer jets may soon need replacing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,270 miles

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are on the limit

gearbox fluid leak

rear offside tyre is very perished and slightly deformed

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,200 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deformed

Front nearside tyre worn

Pass 25 Feb 2009 34,489 miles

rear number plate is deteriorating

rear offside tyre is slightly deformed

Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,855 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,191 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 18,744 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 XPH 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 88.9%.

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 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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

KY03 XPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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