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KM03 AVY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,305 mi
Last recorded117,305 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 117,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Jan 2018 117,119 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 109,990 miles

Offside Front tyre splitting on sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2017 109,990 miles

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

Offside Front tyre splitting on sidewall

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 105,524 miles

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

nearside and offside steering rack tie-rod joints have play

under floor covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2016 105,523 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside and offside steering rack tie-rod joints have play

under floor covers fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 98,120 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear both sides axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 11 Apr 2014 78,767 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 78,765 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear arches corroded but not excessive

chassis corroded but not excessive

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wheel covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,696 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r tyres perished

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,835 miles

rear number plate fading

slight play in n/s steering tie rod joint

Fail 25 Jul 2012 69,835 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear number plate fading

slight play in n/s steering tie rod joint

Pass 12 Jul 2011 64,457 miles

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

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

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 58,012 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 58,012 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 50,224 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 50,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 40,696 miles

front brake pads worn low - warning light coming on

full under body trays fitrted

slight damage to both rear inner wheel rims

Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,634 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 AVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AVY, 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 AVY registered?

KM03 AVY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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