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KD03 XLR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

84,377 mi
Last recorded84,377 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 XLR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 84,377 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2023 82,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arches slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 19 May 2023 82,933 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arches slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 May 2022 81,893 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arches slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 May 2021 78,714 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod very slight play ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arches slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 18 May 2021 78,714 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod very slight play ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers seat belt slightly frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both nearside and offside lower wheel arches slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 19 May 2020 77,112 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jun 2019 75,307 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,583 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides lower wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 7 Jun 2018 73,583 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides lower wheel arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Jun 2017 72,383 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Nearside Rear tyre slight perished on outer of tread

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust silencer strap broken but system still supported

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 12 Jul 2016 71,349 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2015 69,059 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2014 68,687 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Jun 2013 66,463 miles

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)

offside door mirror slightly damaged

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Apr 2012 63,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2011 51,468 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 47,290 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 47,290 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 42,591 miles

n/s /f brake effort lower than o/s.

n/s/f tyre outer wall worn. (outer scub).

o/s/f brake pads wearing low.

Pass 12 May 2008 35,932 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 23,917 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 XLR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 KD03 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

KD03 XLR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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