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KY03 ZYB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,750 mi
Last recorded115,750 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2015 115,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 109,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2014 109,544 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013

Exhaust middle silencer corroding

Vehicle fitted with full undercovers unable to fully inspect floor for corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2013

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust middle silencer corroding

Vehicle fitted with full undercovers unable to fully inspect floor for corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2012 90,029 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 90,029 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2011 78,214 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 78,214 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 May 2010
Fail 11 May 2010 63,895 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 47,153 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 27,105 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 24,526 miles

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

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

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 ZYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

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

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