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KD03 NKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,634 mi
Last recorded131,634 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 NKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 131,634 miles

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

wipers smear

Fail 29 Feb 2016 131,633 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

wipers smear

Pass 6 Dec 2013 125,093 miles

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

wipers poor

Fail 2 Dec 2013 125,093 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

n/s/r tyre side wall damaged

wipers poor

Pass 14 Mar 2012 120,846 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 120,846 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 114,499 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 109,453 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 104,135 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 104,133 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008

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

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

milage can not be read.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,517 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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KD03 NKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KD03 NKJ, 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 KD03 NKJ registered?

KD03 NKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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