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KB03 NXM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

85,432 mi
Last recorded85,432 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB03 NXM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 85,432 miles

Undertrays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection On Some Components

Pass 5 Aug 2025 66,553 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 53,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 47,604 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 47,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 42,067 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 40,110 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing all pipes to be checked

Pass 22 Jul 2020 38,430 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 38,430 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 35,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak?

Pass 30 May 2018 33,445 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2018 33,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 31,446 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2016 29,252 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 29,252 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2015 26,393 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 23,395 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,794 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 21,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 20,193 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,953 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 15,337 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 12,922 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 10,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,672 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 7,332 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 4,926 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 NXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 NXM, 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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KB03 NXM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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