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KM03 ATX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,798 mi
Last recorded93,798 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 ATX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 93,798 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 82,597 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 82,597 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 78,847 miles

Front brake pads worn

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on

Nearside & offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Nearside & offside front tyres worn

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 71,329 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside & offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Apr 2014 71,324 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside & offside front brake flexi hose's perished

Sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2013 68,820 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,293 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 62,746 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 62,746 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 57,755 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 57,754 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 38,936 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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KM03 ATX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 KM03 ATX, 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 KM03 ATX registered?

KM03 ATX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is KM03 ATX safe to buy?

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