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LY03 KNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

94,948 mi
Last recorded94,948 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 KNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 94,948 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 88,823 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 84,720 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 84,715 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 82,915 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 82,915 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,417 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 78,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 73,405 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 73,405 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 68,587 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 68,587 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 62,488 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,351 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 56,351 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 52,088 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 52,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,924 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 37,442 miles

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2010 32,946 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,946 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 28,695 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 24,025 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 9 Apr 2008 24,023 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,992 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 13,921 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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LY03 KNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LY03 KNJ, 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 LY03 KNJ registered?

LY03 KNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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