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KM03 AUK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

63,338 mi
Last recorded63,338 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 AUK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2016 63,338 miles

front brake hoses cracking

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 15 Aug 2016 63,338 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake hoses cracking

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 4 Aug 2015 60,192 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middles rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 4 Aug 2015 60,192 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middles rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2014 55,374 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2014 55,294 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2013 50,074 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,074 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,050 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 48,050 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Jul 2011 44,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front washers need adjusting

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,113 miles

front washers need adjusting

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2010 40,613 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre has a cut on the sidewall

Fail 14 Jul 2009 37,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 37,596 miles

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

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

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

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

Unable to inspect nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 33,766 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2008 33,766 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,996 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 25,201 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 AUK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 AUK, 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 AUK registered?

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

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