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C11 KLF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC11 KLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 133,435 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 131,132 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 126,235 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Sep 2016

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine covers fitted

front no plate cracked

o\s\r tyre cracked + perrished

rear bumper scuffed

rear silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2015 122,105 miles

Advise Centre exhaust box deteriorated but is not blowing.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing brake pipes.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 122,105 miles

Advise Centre exhaust box deteriorated but is not blowing.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Inner wing brake pipes.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 113,927 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 113,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 100,324 miles

Advise Centre exhaust box deteriorated but is not blowing.

Advise small cut in N/S/F Tyre but is not deep enough to reach the ply-chords.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R Brake pipe to flexy.

Fail 23 Sep 2013 100,324 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Advise Centre exhaust box deteriorated but is not blowing.

Advise small cut in N/S/F Tyre but is not deep enough to reach the ply-chords.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/F and O/S/F Brake pipes.

Advise surface corrosion to N/S/R Brake pipe to flexy.

Pass 1 Aug 2012 85,715 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight cracing to o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2012 85,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to rear brake pipes

slight cracing to o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 60,713 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,951 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 55,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 50,247 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 44,808 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,757 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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C11 KLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 C11 KLF, 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 C11 KLF registered?

C11 KLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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