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KM03 DZX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

74,665 mi
Last recorded74,665 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2021 74,665 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 74,657 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 69,628 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 59,150 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 54,236 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 54,234 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front BOTH brake pipes slight corrosion

Front Brake disc corroded

Rear BOTH brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 54,184 miles

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

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

bsc and esp lights on

Fail 20 May 2016 54,184 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

bsc and esp lights on

Pass 22 May 2015 53,255 miles

EML ON

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 52,082 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 52,082 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,121 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 42,681 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 36,133 miles

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

o/s/r tyr tread are cracked.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 33,289 miles

o/s/r tyre is cracked.

Pass 19 May 2009 31,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 26,027 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 21,427 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 17,149 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 DZX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DZX, 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 DZX registered?

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

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