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KM03 OMC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,390 mi
Last recorded116,390 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 116,390 miles

engine light on

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 31 Oct 2016 108,554 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes starting to corrode

centre exhaust deteriorated

n/s front and n/s rear tyres low on edges

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Pass 19 Nov 2015 102,625 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 101,278 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres low on outside edges

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

nail in n/s front tyre

plastic covers fitted to undercarriage

Fail 22 Sep 2014 93,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 93,289 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 88,122 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2013 88,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,684 miles

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

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 2 Jul 2011 75,909 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 75,909 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,073 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 69,042 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,847 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 54,906 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 47,212 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,969 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 OMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 OMC, 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 OMC registered?

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

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