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EP03 KRZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

119,397 mi
Last recorded119,397 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP03 KRZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 119,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 119,397 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 115,146 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 115,146 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 107,654 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 101,626 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 101,626 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 95,279 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 91,092 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 85,101 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 85,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 78,655 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 78,655 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,268 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 72,268 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 67,366 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 67,366 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 56,689 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Oct 2009 56,302 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2008 46,618 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,282 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 28,128 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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EP03 KRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EP03 KRZ, 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 EP03 KRZ registered?

EP03 KRZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 August 2003.

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