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KB03 NLL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,058 mi
Last recorded125,058 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 NLL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 125,058 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

steering column has a slight knock covers prevent finding fault

Pass 16 Mar 2019 121,297 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 114,288 miles

Nearside Front NSF TYRE WALL STARTING TO CRACK

Pass 21 Apr 2016 111,437 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 110,131 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 103,990 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 95,774 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 90,019 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 86,703 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 86,703 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Dec 2010 86,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

SRS light illuminated

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,668 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,322 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 35,200 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2007 35,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Dec 2006 14,263 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 13,606 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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KB03 NLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 NLL, 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 NLL registered?

KB03 NLL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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