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KY03 ZXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,031 mi
Last recorded147,031 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 ZXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 147,031 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear wing corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2020 146,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear wing corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2019 135,335 miles

All Rubber Brake Flexi Hoses Slight Cracking / Perishing

Both Front Metal Brake Pipes Heavily Corroded - Assessed with Corrosion Assessment Tool, advise regular monitoring and replacement soon

Slight Corrosion to Various Areas of Underside

Pass 10 Apr 2018 125,964 miles

Both Front Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2018 125,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 119,023 miles

Both Front Brake Hose Ferrules Corroded

Both Front Metal Brake Pipes Corroded

OSF Tyre Wearing on Inner Edge

Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,598 miles

Slight knocking from steering column

Fail 1 Apr 2016 112,598 miles

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

Slight knocking from steering column

Pass 27 Mar 2015 106,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,179 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 90,699 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 90,308 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,683 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 72,829 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 65,619 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 65,619 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 56,914 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 48,040 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 39,595 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 29,845 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 ZXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

KY03 ZXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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