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KM03 OLH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

119,791 mi
Last recorded119,791 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2018 119,791 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 117,102 miles

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

Nearside rear lens cracked.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 May 2017 117,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear lens cracked.

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 114,000 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 114,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 May 2015 106,820 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear exaust skin

Pass 15 May 2015 106,820 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

rear exaust skin

Pass 22 May 2014 98,718 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

exhaust deteoriated

Fail 14 Apr 2014 98,489 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Centre exhaust silencer damaged and blowing.

Rear brake discs badly corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 93,419 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 93,315 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 82,151 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 82,151 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 70,094 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,755 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 69,408 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,081 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 60,438 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 49,686 miles

slight play o/s hub area

Pass 14 Jun 2006 37,125 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 OLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

KM03 OLH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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