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KY03 ZXX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

107,306 mi
Last recorded107,306 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 ZXX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 107,306 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear Light cluster damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2018 103,361 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 103,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2018 102,337 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insurcure (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake flexy hoses perished & corrosion on metal brake pipes

main beam coming on at random times

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

under body covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 91,852 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 13 May 2017 91,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

washers not checked

Pass 6 May 2016 81,551 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2016 81,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 70,277 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 76,126 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seatbelt

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

Nearside front tyre cracking

Nearside rear tyre cracking slightly

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

Pass 6 May 2014 72,601 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 72,569 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

N/s/f tyre pershing

n/s/r seat belt buckal poor condition

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,490 miles

Child seat fitted to n/s/r

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

N/s/r seat belt buckal poor condition

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 64,576 miles

Crash damage drivers side front subframe

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2011 60,177 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 54,411 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Subframe damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2010 54,411 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Subframe damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,903 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 48,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 39,924 miles

Near side front,off side front,off side rear tyres perished and cracking on outer side walls

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,066 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,694 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 ZXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZXX, 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 ZXX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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