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KM03 XUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,614 mi
Last recorded75,614 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 XUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,614 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust silencer badly coroded

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2016 75,599 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust silencer badly coroded

offside and nearside rear sills corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2015 73,397 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers, underbody covers fitted covering various components.

exhaust corroded.

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 22 Oct 2015 73,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine covers, underbody covers fitted covering various components.

exhaust corroded.

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 68,253 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust rear pipe support bracket broken

nail n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre splitting inner wall

rear number plate marked

Fail 21 Oct 2014 68,253 miles

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust rear pipe support bracket broken

nail n/s/f tyre

o/s/r tyre splitting inner wall

rear number plate marked

Pass 21 Oct 2013 63,212 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2013 63,211 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 54,190 miles

rear box rusty

rear number plate marked

Pass 20 Sep 2011 41,658 miles

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

rear number plate marked

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Fail 20 Sep 2011 41,658 miles

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

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

rear number plate marked

uneven wear n/s/r tyre

Pass 28 May 2010 30,446 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 26,279 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 21,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 16,164 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 14,748 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 XUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

KM03 XUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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