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KJ03 UOU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,998 mi
Last recorded65,998 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 UOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 65,998 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2022 63,238 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,401 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2021 60,401 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 59,094 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 57,534 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 55,563 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 55,563 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 54,016 miles

Front tie rods slight play

Front wheels buckled

Rear tyres out of shape

engine mount play

transmission mount play

wiper blades

Pass 10 Feb 2016 51,876 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 49,207 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 46,063 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 46,063 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,714 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 42,714 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in o/s/f tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 39,065 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,875 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 32,146 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

FRONT BRAKE HOSES PERISHING REQUIRE REPLACEMENT

FRONT DISCS LIPPED

Pass 24 Feb 2009 28,485 miles

Slight dis-colouration front and rear no. plates

Pass 14 Mar 2008 24,314 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 18,778 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFF-SIDE FRONT OUTER SIDEWALL OF TYRE NO CORDS OR PLY EXPOSED

Pass 13 Feb 2006 13,702 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 UOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UOU, 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 UOU registered?

KJ03 UOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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