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KB03 MKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,597 mi
Last recorded45,597 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 MKZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2011 45,597 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 45,597 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 43,125 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2010 43,125 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2009 39,728 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 35,245 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 27,057 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 22,035 miles

headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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KB03 MKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 KB03 MKZ, 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 KB03 MKZ registered?

KB03 MKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is KB03 MKZ safe to buy?

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