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SD03 KFY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,077 mi
Last recorded73,077 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 KFY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,077 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 70,377 miles

plastic under shields prevent viewing of many items i.e.brake pipes...

Fail 3 Nov 2016 70,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald on outer edge (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears,at front end,above cover (3.6.B.2c)

plastic under shields prevent viewing of many items i.e.brake pipes...

Pass 4 Nov 2015 67,109 miles

plastic undershields prevent viewing of certain items i.e.front to rear brake pipes..

Fail 4 Nov 2015 67,108 miles

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

plastic undershields prevent viewing of certain items i.e.front to rear brake pipes..

Pass 6 Nov 2014 63,262 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 63,262 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Nov 2013 60,756 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 60,756 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 2 Nov 2012 57,959 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 57,959 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 55,296 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 55,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 51,064 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 51,064 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 45,347 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 38,339 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 38,305 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 30,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,177 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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SD03 KFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SD03 KFY, 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 SD03 KFY registered?

SD03 KFY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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