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KM03 DZU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,821 mi
Last recorded87,821 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 DZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 87,821 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2015 87,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,563 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 65,999 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 52,215 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,902 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 49,877 miles

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

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

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

n/s mirror cover insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2010 45,208 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 36,601 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 27,877 miles

slight brake imbalance on front brakes

slight damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

Fail 30 May 2007 27,875 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight damage to n/s/r tyre side wall

Pass 9 May 2006 22,911 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 DZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 DZU, 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 DZU registered?

KM03 DZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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The MOT history for KM03 DZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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