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KY03 ZYN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

98,814 mi
Last recorded98,814 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 ZYN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 98,814 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 98,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted inner (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear coil spring broken o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s & n/s (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front mirror insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,585 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2015 92,525 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 80,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

WIPER RUBBERS DETERIORATED

Fail 20 Mar 2013 72,883 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 72,883 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 67,555 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,257 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 58,364 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 51,171 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,835 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,122 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 26,552 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 ZYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZYN, 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 ZYN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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