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KM03 AUR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 AUR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corrioded

Fail 17 Mar 2014

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corrioded

Pass 26 Feb 2013 132,041 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust has part deteriorated

front anti-roll bar 'd' bushes have movment

front brake pads / discs worn

o/s and n/s/f shock absorbers damp

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2013 132,041 miles

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

exhaust has part deteriorated

front anti-roll bar 'd' bushes have movment

front brake pads / discs worn

o/s and n/s/f shock absorbers damp

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2012 123,475 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

windscreen washers poor

Fail 18 Apr 2012 123,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

windscreen washers poor

Pass 20 May 2011 108,894 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2011 108,894 miles

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

exhaust has part of the system deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2010 92,409 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,493 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 66,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,565 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 54,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 41,886 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 AUR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AUR, 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 AUR registered?

KM03 AUR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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