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OW03 KYF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

101,492 mi
Last recorded101,492 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW03 KYF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 101,492 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 104,762 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 102,283 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 102,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 98,438 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 96,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 94,453 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 90,167 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 90,167 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 85,917 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 82,124 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 77,054 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 70,020 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 63,388 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,940 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 53,094 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 50,772 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,586 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 45,633 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished on tread and side wall

Pass 28 Mar 2007 37,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 27,658 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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OW03 KYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 OW03 KYF, 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 OW03 KYF registered?

OW03 KYF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is OW03 KYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for OW03 KYF shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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