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KM03 OKB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

117,874 mi
Last recorded117,874 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 OKB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 117,874 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 117,874 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 113,017 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 113,017 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,252 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Freont brake hoses deteriorated & protective shroud damaged

Knocking from offside rear suspension arm but no excessive play found.

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

Slight play from from drop links

Slight play from steering, nearside inner rack

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 102,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 102,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 89,344 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 89,344 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 75,856 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 75,856 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,188 miles

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

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

brake hoses perrished

Pass 5 Mar 2009 58,757 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 51,703 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 51,703 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2007 43,190 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 43,190 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 34,471 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 34,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 OKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OKB, 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 OKB registered?

KM03 OKB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is KM03 OKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 OKB shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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