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KM03 XVS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

103,008 mi
Last recorded103,008 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 103,008 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2025 103,007 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under Vehicle Corrosion

Pass 16 Mar 2024 93,456 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 84,705 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 76,192 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 68,367 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 64,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,479 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 59,396 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 56,164 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2017 56,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 54,079 miles

under body covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 53,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brakes slight judder

Pass 14 Apr 2014 52,373 miles

front brake flexy hose perished

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,096 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 50,071 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 47,844 miles

under body covers & wet underneath due to weather

Pass 8 Apr 2010 46,030 miles

wipers perished

Fail 8 Apr 2010 46,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wipers perished

Pass 1 Apr 2009 44,488 miles

front brake flexy hoses starting to perish

Pass 3 Apr 2008 39,248 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 25,978 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 XVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

KM03 XVS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is KM03 XVS safe to buy?

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