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KM03 EJN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,959 mi
Last recorded91,959 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 EJN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 91,959 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy to drum (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 89,136 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 86,187 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 86,187 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 82,707 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhausr silencer badly corroded

o/s/ indicator tell tale light in op but audible tell tale still working

Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,707 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhausr silencer badly corroded

o/s/ indicator tell tale light in op but audible tell tale still working

Pass 13 May 2011 73,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2010 60,903 miles

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

nearside wing mirror glass missing

Fail 13 May 2010 60,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside wing mirror glass missing

pad wear indicator light flashing

Pass 14 May 2009 45,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 May 2008 34,146 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 29,297 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 29,297 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2006 24,711 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 EJN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJN, 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 EJN registered?

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

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