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KM03 LTK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

84,983 mi
Last recorded84,983 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 84,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre wall cracking

plastic covers fitted to sills both sides

underside covers fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2021 84,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear tyre wall cracking

plastic covers fitted to sills both sides

underside covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2020 79,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside sill corroded

offside sill corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2020 73,954 miles

both side inner sills showing signs of surface rust

exhaust rusty

service light on dashboard

Pass 6 Aug 2018 64,949 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 64,949 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.58 (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 59,038 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 54,351 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 48,288 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 42,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

ofside front light ajuster faulty

ofside under car jacking rubber missing

Pass 21 Jul 2014 42,864 miles

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

ofside front light ajuster faulty

ofside under car jacking rubber missing

Pass 26 Jul 2013 37,967 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,027 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 31,863 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 30,761 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 28,841 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 25,877 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 23,411 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 19,052 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 LTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LTK, 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 LTK registered?

KM03 LTK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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The MOT history for KM03 LTK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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