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KJ03 MRX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,924 mi
Last recorded75,924 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 MRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,924 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to both rear wheel arch area's

engine noise/misfire

exhaust deteriorating & supported with wire

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,891 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorating & held in place with wire

engine noisy

nearside & offside rear metal brake pips corroding

nearside & offside rear wheel arch areas corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2015 67,084 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust centre box wired on to vehicle centre box showing signs of deterioration

front and rear metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion may need attention soon

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 9 Jun 2014 62,389 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer mount / support band is deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2014 62,362 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer mount / support band is deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2013 57,144 miles

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

air filter houseing top undone

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,447 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 52,404 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 47,535 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,179 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 43,179 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 18 May 2009 38,965 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,845 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 30,124 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 30,124 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 24,643 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 MRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KJ03 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

KJ03 MRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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