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KY03 ZYF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

78,532 mi
Last recorded78,532 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 75,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 75,312 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking badly

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 69,856 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 69,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 69,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2013 62,494 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 62,439 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 56,189 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 56,189 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 50,354 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 50,354 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 43,027 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,264 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 29,281 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 23,782 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 19,534 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 ZYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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