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KY03 ZZF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,414 mi
Last recorded116,414 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY03 ZZF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 116,414 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

management light on

n/s/rear lens brocken

Fail 8 Aug 2014 116,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

exhaust rusty

management light on

n/s/rear lens brocken

Pass 19 Jun 2013 106,467 miles

engine management light on

n/s/rear lens damage

slight noise from steering coloum

Pass 15 Jun 2012 95,146 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn very low

nearside rear light unit damaged but function not impaired

nearside rear tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low, nail in tyre

offside front brake hose deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn very low, outer edge worn low

offside front undertray/cover damaged

offside rear tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn very low

tyre size:195/50/15-82V

Fail 14 Jun 2012 95,146 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

nearside front brake hose deteriorated

nearside front tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn very low

nearside rear light unit damaged but function not impaired

nearside rear tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn low, nail in tyre

offside front brake hose deteriorated

offside front tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn very low, outer edge worn low

offside front undertray/cover damaged

offside rear tyre deteriorated, inner edge of tread area worn very low

tyre size:195/50/15-82V

Pass 20 Jun 2011

engine management light on

Pass 19 Jun 2010 67,632 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 67,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 56,729 miles

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 20 Jun 2008 45,426 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2008 45,425 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 36,137 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,968 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 ZZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZZF, 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 ZZF registered?

KY03 ZZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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