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KM03 MRX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,482 mi
Last recorded90,482 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 MRX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 90,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 77,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 77,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,197 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 76,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 74,912 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust is corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2014 73,287 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 73,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 66,044 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 61,105 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 61,105 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 52,517 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,446 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 39,833 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 29,066 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,787 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 19,787 miles

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

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 MRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

KM03 MRX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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