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KJ03 UPX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

108,180 mi
Last recorded108,180 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 UPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 108,180 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

slight play in nearside steering arm

Fail 31 Dec 2010 108,180 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 18 Feb 2010 774,559 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Feb 2010 101,861 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 92,150 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 92,002 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 84,638 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 84,638 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2006 58,669 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 UPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 UPX, 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 UPX registered?

KJ03 UPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KJ03 UPX shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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