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KM03 OKD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,295 mi
Last recorded100,295 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 OKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 100,295 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 94,530 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

presenter adviced

Pass 16 Sep 2015 89,095 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front outer flexhoses cover split (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Fail 7 Sep 2015 89,032 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front outer flexhoses cover split (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 82,866 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F headlight slightly insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare wheel fitted

Fail 3 Sep 2014 82,862 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F headlight slightly insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

spare wheel fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2013 77,736 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 77,736 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 69,715 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 69,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 58,069 miles

advise front disc lipped

Fail 8 Sep 2011 58,069 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

advise front disc lipped

Pass 4 Sep 2010 51,429 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake discs heavily rusted

Pass 3 Sep 2009 44,888 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

all four tyres are perrished

Fail 6 Sep 2008 41,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 41,232 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 36,718 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,335 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 OKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OKD, 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 OKD registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM03 OKD shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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