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KM03 ZXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,505 mi
Last recorded90,505 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 ZXZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 90,505 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped

Fail 1 Feb 2017 90,502 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped

Pass 3 Feb 2016 87,882 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Child Seat fitted.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Main Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Main Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil seepage around Transmission.

Fail 3 Feb 2016 87,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

Child Seat fitted.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Factory fitted Undertrays.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to minimum (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Main Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush Main Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil seepage around Transmission.

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,350 miles

ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Slight fluid seepage around Transmission.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 74,492 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and slightly mishaped around inner edges.

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 74,492 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm, and slightly mishaped around inner edges.

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,290 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 62,290 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,465 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 49,325 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 44,933 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 44,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 40,811 miles

unable to carry out full test due to sill covers and undertrays

Pass 10 Apr 2008 37,506 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 28,648 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,310 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 ZXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc 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 ZXZ, 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 ZXZ registered?

KM03 ZXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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