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KM03 YAA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,704 mi
Last recorded129,704 miles
Recorded on6 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 YAA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2017 129,704 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2016 114,940 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2015 101,849 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 94,361 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 89,847 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 89,847 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 85,503 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2011 77,594 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 77,594 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2010 70,536 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 62,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 62,110 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 53,432 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2007 40,843 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 28,526 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 YAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YAA, 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 YAA registered?

KM03 YAA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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