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KM03 DZV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

76,108 mi
Last recorded76,108 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 DZV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2017 76,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear lamp repaired with lens repair tape

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 72,601 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 71,134 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 69,115 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 69,100 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 63,999 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 61,129 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 56,643 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 53,850 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 44,440 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 33,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,442 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 DZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 DZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM03 DZV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM03 DZV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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