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LY03 KRG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,576 mi
Last recorded92,576 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,576 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre slight tread damage

Fail 21 Jul 2015 92,576 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

n/s/r tyre slight tread damage

Pass 3 Jul 2014 90,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2014 90,484 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2013 85,796 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,796 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 77,793 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 71,664 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 66,128 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 50,808 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 42,134 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 31,144 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2006 31,144 miles

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

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

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 KRG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KRG, 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 KRG registered?

LY03 KRG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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The MOT history for LY03 KRG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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