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KJ03 UPM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,856 mi
Last recorded91,856 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 UPM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,856 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 89,227 miles

Brake fluid deteriorated

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,730 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 85,535 miles

Exhaust tail pipe bracket broken

exhaust centre silencer in poor condition

Pass 11 Mar 2016 82,775 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 11 Mar 2016 82,775 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 20 Mar 2015 79,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 77,188 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 18 Mar 2014 77,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Mar 2013 74,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 72,605 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 65,378 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 56,533 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 46,643 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 34,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2007 29,473 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 19,747 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 UPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UPM, 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 UPM registered?

KJ03 UPM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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