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KM03 LUB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,305 mi
Last recorded73,305 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 LUB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,305 miles

General ageing to all suspension components/bushes

General corrosion to exhaust system

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken system still secure

Rear Shock absorber bushed perished

Pass 31 May 2017 64,597 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear (Bushes perishing etc)

Both sides rear inner arches holed & corroded

Exhaust corroding

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Slight notch/play in steering colum

Underbody shield fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 64,597 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear (Bushes perishing etc)

Both sides rear inner arches holed & corroded

Exhaust corroding

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

Nearside rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside rear metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Slight notch/play in steering colum

Underbody shield fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 59,883 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 59,883 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 58,331 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 56,052 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 52,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 52,532 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 49,539 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 46,267 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 42,406 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 42,385 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2009 39,084 miles

o/s/ rear tyre is out of shape on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2008 35,941 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 35,941 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 31,399 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 27,899 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 LUB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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