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KM03 JSV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,498 mi
Last recorded71,498 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 JSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2016 71,498 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush deteriating

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

Offside Front wishbone bush deteriating

Offside Rear tyre cracks outer edge

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

rear silencer deteriating

Fail 16 Jun 2016 71,383 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wishbone bush deteriating

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

Offside Front wishbone bush deteriating

Offside Rear tyre cracks outer edge

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

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 6 Jul 2015 62,334 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 62,334 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,500 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 56,462 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f n/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2014 56,462 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on dash

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s/f n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2013 53,574 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2012 51,275 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 47,700 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2010 43,086 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 43,086 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 37,119 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 31,638 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 25,723 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 19,926 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 JSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 JSV, 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 JSV registered?

KM03 JSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 June 2003.

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