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KM03 AUW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,115 mi
Last recorded104,115 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 104,115 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box corroded

eml light on

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 14 Jan 2016 103,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside wing mirror glass missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

back box corroded

eml light on

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 5 Feb 2015 91,620 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

backbox corroded

eml on

n/s wing mirror glass missing

slight movement in both steering arms

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Feb 2015 91,620 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

backbox corroded

eml on

n/s wing mirror glass missing

slight movement in both steering arms

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 15 Jan 2015 90,962 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

stone chip in screen

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front outer brake hose covers split

eml light on

exhaust back box heavily corroded

exhaust mounting bracket broken

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outewr edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Dec 2013 81,682 miles

NS door mirror glass missing

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 81,682 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

NS door mirror glass missing

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 64,267 miles

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2012 64,216 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

centre exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

front washers poor

nearside front tyre worn inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 54,616 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Oct 2010 48,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 41,018 miles

Both numberplates starting to deteriorate

NSF interior door handle slightly sticking

Fail 14 Sep 2009 41,017 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Both numberplates starting to deteriorate

NSF interior door handle slightly sticking

Fail 15 Sep 2008 36,023 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 36,023 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,152 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre cut outer sidewall

Pass 18 Aug 2006 26,136 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)

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 AUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 KM03 AUW, 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 AUW registered?

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

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