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GK03 ZKC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

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

RegistrationGK03 ZKC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2019

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 100,918 miles

Eml light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted, not allowing sight of brake pipes.

Fail 27 Nov 2018 100,918 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under trays fitted, not allowing sight of brake pipes.

Pass 29 Nov 2017 98,665 miles

both front wheel rims bent

eml light on

none standard lock fitted to the inside of the near side rear door

Fail 29 Nov 2017 98,665 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front wheel rims bent

eml light on

none standard lock fitted to the inside of the near side rear door

Pass 14 Dec 2016 96,395 miles

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

eml light on

Fail 6 Dec 2016 96,373 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

eml light on

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,125 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 Sep 2015 93,085 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,497 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine check light on

Pass 20 Sep 2013 84,881 miles

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

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

engine check light on

Pass 14 Sep 2012

engine management light on

odo display inop

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 5 Oct 2011 67,096 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

eml light on

Fail 4 Oct 2011 67,078 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

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

Offside front tyre slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

eml light on

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,619 miles

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

eml on

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,691 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 47,662 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,558 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,246 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 23,285 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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GK03 ZKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 GK03 ZKC, 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 GK03 ZKC registered?

GK03 ZKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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