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LY03 KPV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,122 mi
Last recorded99,122 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 KPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 99,122 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 99,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 93,539 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front!!! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2022 93,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front!!! (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing!!! (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,413 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020

Nearside Front jacking point damaged

mileage display not working

Pass 14 May 2019 68,008 miles

Front both front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads low

Front steering universal joint has very slight play

Nearside Front brake hose at caliper perished but not exposing cords

Offside Front brake hose at caliper perished but not exposing cords

Fail 14 May 2019 68,008 miles

Front both front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads low

Front steering universal joint has very slight play

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

Nearside Front brake hose at caliper perished but not exposing cords

Offside Front brake hose at caliper perished but not exposing cords

Pass 15 May 2018 57,570 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 47,138 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 36,226 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 28,460 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 22,725 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside,nearside front tyres cuts to tyre walls,wearing on edges.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 22,725 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside,nearside front tyres cuts to tyre walls,wearing on edges.

Pass 17 May 2013 13,858 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 12,222 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2012 12,222 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2011 11,310 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 9,896 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 7,534 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 5,902 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 4,736 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 3,424 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 KPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LY03 KPV, 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 KPV registered?

LY03 KPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LY03 KPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 KPV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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