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KM03 OLP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,297 mi
Last recorded70,297 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 OLP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 70,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to change. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 70,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to change. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise to change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 66,335 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 64,813 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 64,151 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 64,151 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 63,391 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 63,391 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 62,511 miles

Nail in front tyre

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 27 Jul 2012 62,511 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 62,243 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,045 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 57,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,872 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,029 miles

both washer aims poor

Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,121 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,634 miles

n/s/f tyre tread perished

Fail 14 Jul 2006 33,634 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre tread perished

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 OLP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc 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 OLP, 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 OLP registered?

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

Is KM03 OLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 OLP 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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