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KM03 XUL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

64,390 mi
Last recorded64,390 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 XUL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,390 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket missing (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 64,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no visable beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket missing (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 55,116 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing signs of cracking on treads

Pass 31 Jul 2014 50,565 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 50,439 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 46,029 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 42,362 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 38,219 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 38,215 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 34,944 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 31,720 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 27,658 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,305 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 XUL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

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

Is KM03 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 XUL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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