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KE03 JBY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

122,486 mi
Last recorded122,486 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE03 JBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 122,486 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 117,282 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 112,288 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 106,418 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 100,578 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 94,919 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 89,419 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 82,461 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,640 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 67,841 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front pads getting low

Pass 6 Nov 2009 58,835 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,062 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 40,677 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 40,675 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside rear seat belt stalk cover missing

Pass 2 Mar 2006 25,999 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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KE03 JBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KE03 JBY, 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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KE03 JBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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