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KY03 ZYG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,009 mi
Last recorded113,009 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 113,009 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

engine mounts worn

general corrosion underside vehicle - rear axle ,

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 106,758 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear seats removed

Fail 14 Feb 2019 106,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear seats removed

Pass 23 Jan 2018 98,629 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 98,629 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 91,203 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Fail 7 Feb 2017 91,203 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on outer edge

covers fitted to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2016 78,376 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 78,376 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 66,086 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 66,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine warning light illuminated.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 52,623 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2014 52,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 40,383 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,373 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 34,349 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 31,291 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 28,916 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,641 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 23,990 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 ZYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

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

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