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KL03 ACY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,468 mi
Last recorded79,468 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL03 ACY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 79,468 miles

offside and nearside front lower arms bush slightly deteriorated.

slight wear on inner edge of offside rear tyre.

Fail 5 Feb 2022 79,468 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

offside and nearside front lower arms bush slightly deteriorated.

slight wear on inner edge of offside rear tyre.

Pass 22 Mar 2021 79,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side on limit (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 79,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays

Pass 26 Nov 2018 74,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 71,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 69,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 64,246 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2014 53,058 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 53,058 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2013 44,250 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 36,407 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 34,139 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2011 29,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 24,006 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 21,073 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 17,979 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,580 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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KL03 ACY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KL03 ACY, 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 KL03 ACY registered?

KL03 ACY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is KL03 ACY safe to buy?

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