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KM03 AWG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,957 mi
Last recorded90,957 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 90,957 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 89,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 89,711 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 85,773 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s n/s bush's (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 85,767 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking o/s n/s (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking o/s (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,400 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated rear o/s n/s (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 81,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s n/s (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated rear o/s n/s (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 78,387 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 73,894 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,508 miles

slight knocking from top of steering coloumn..............o/s/f tyre has nail in tread................

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,299 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,409 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 55,513 miles

O\S REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED

Fail 15 Jul 2009 55,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O\S REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BUCKLED

Pass 21 Jul 2008 50,152 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,215 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 44,214 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 36,503 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 AWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AWG, 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 AWG registered?

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

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