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KM03 EBK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,458 mi
Last recorded98,458 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 98,458 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer shoulder

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 29 Jul 2016 89,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 87,707 miles

exhaust back box peeling

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,483 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2014 85,259 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 80,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 80,614 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 74,968 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 69,469 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 66,491 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 63,331 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 63,331 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,048 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

knock from behind steering wheel

Fail 21 May 2008 59,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N.S.F tyre cracked

N.S.R. tyre punctured and cracked

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

O,S.R tyre cracked

O.S.F.tyre slightly cracked

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

knock from behind steering wheel

Pass 11 May 2007 52,262 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 41,644 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 EBK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EBK, 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 EBK registered?

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

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