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KC03 HCE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,710 mi
Last recorded76,710 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 HCE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 76,710 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 76,710 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil offside and nearside (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 73,943 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 50,601 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 70,599 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 65,209 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,264 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 56,744 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 49,251 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 44,142 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 36,958 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 27,959 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 24,177 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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KC03 HCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KC03 HCE, 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 KC03 HCE registered?

KC03 HCE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is KC03 HCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC03 HCE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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