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KM03 EEV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

107,776 mi
Last recorded107,776 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 EEV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 107,776 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 106,054 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 106,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 100,703 miles

knock in steering

Fail 29 Jul 2017 100,703 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

exhaust silencer support bracket broken away

knock in steering

Pass 29 Jul 2016 95,641 miles

Nearside Rear drivers door only opens from outside.

Pass 17 Jul 2015 90,902 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 90,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

front tyre pressure low.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 74,718 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2014 74,718 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 63,596 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 57,730 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r,unable to check adult seat belt

exhaust mid section support bracket missing

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi pipes perished

n/s/f tyre close to lega limit and bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly perished

washer jets need adjusting

Fail 20 Jun 2012 57,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted n/s/r,unable to check adult seat belt

exhaust mid section support bracket missing

n/s/f and o/s/f brake flexi pipes perished

n/s/f tyre close to lega limit and bald inner edge

o/s/f tyre badly perished

washer jets need adjusting

Pass 25 Jun 2011 52,064 miles

offside front tyre splitting

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 24 Jun 2011 52,064 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre splitting

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

Fail 1 Jun 2011 51,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2010 47,342 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 47,341 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,797 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres ar slightly torn on outer edges recommend new tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2008 37,792 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 37,792 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2007 31,855 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 24,720 miles

rear reg plate starting to deteriorate

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 EEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EEV, 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 EEV registered?

KM03 EEV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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