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KM03 JPU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,270 mi
Last recorded93,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 JPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 93,270 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 80,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2014 80,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 75,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2012 74,418 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 68,808 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2011 68,793 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,205 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 56,779 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 56,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 47,554 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 47,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 34,851 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,554 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 JPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 JPU, 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 JPU registered?

KM03 JPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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