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KJ03 MME

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

55,898 mi
Last recorded55,898 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 MME
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 55,898 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust silencer corroded

undertray covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2018 53,659 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged nearside & offside front brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2017 50,464 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 50,464 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 45,448 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 45,448 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,938 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 41,180 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 41,180 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2013 40,002 miles

perishing to front tyres

Fail 22 May 2013 40,002 miles

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

perishing to front tyres

Pass 1 May 2012 38,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight perishing to front tyres

Fail 18 May 2011 37,517 miles

Front tyre's deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2011 37,517 miles

Front tyre's deteriorated

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 36,055 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2010 36,055 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 33,928 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 31,276 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 30,010 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 30,010 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 23,124 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 17,699 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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KJ03 MME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 KJ03 MME, 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 KJ03 MME registered?

KJ03 MME is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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