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EO03 TKU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,682 mi
Last recorded39,682 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 TKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 39,682 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 35,882 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 35,169 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 32,162 miles

both front brake hoses cracking

slight damage to offside rear lens

Fail 18 Jul 2011 32,162 miles

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

both front brake hoses cracking

slight damage to offside rear lens

Pass 6 Jul 2010 29,096 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 28,675 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

rear wiper blade torn

unable to test all suspension /brake/steering due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2009 20,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split unable to test all brake/suspension/steering components due to fitted covers

Fail 27 Jun 2009 19,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split unable to test all brake/suspension/steering components due to fitted covers

Pass 21 Jun 2008 14,142 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 12,135 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 9,874 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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EO03 TKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO03 TKU, 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 EO03 TKU registered?

EO03 TKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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