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KM03 EBD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,227 mi
Last recorded120,227 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 120,227 miles

All four brake hose ends corroding

Both front lower arm front bushes perishing deteriorating

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Rear tail pipe bracket broken

Fail 10 Oct 2019 120,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Number plate deteriorating

Rear tail pipe bracket broken

All four brake hose ends corroding

Both front lower arm front bushes perishing deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2018 116,118 miles

Both lower arm front bushes perishing

Front both front tyres 3mm

Pass 31 Jul 2017 111,326 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2017 111,323 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 104,846 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated & only just acceptable

slight free-play at steering wheel

Fail 3 Aug 2016

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

rear registration plate deteriorated & only just acceptable

slight free-play at steering wheel

Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,725 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 95,198 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 88,497 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,286 miles

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

central brake light not fully working

exhaust rusty

r/o/s shock leaking

Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,356 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 68,896 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 68,896 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 56,091 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 56,090 miles

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

Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 41,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 28,521 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 EBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc 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 EBD, 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 EBD registered?

KM03 EBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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