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KH03 UAC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,927 mi
Last recorded106,927 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 UAC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 106,927 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 106,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexys (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 97,433 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2018 97,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 89,878 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s to flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

under body trays fitted to vehicle.

Fail 9 Jan 2018 89,762 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 103,814 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s to brake callipers (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 100,856 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 98,515 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 93,567 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 87,328 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 87,328 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 83,734 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 78,690 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Fail 15 Apr 2010 78,690 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 5 May 2009 70,777 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre is wearing unevenly

Pass 13 May 2008 62,190 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front tyre has slight side wall damage

Pass 11 May 2007 54,402 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 46,767 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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KH03 UAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KH03 UAC, 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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KH03 UAC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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