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KM03 ZZP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,544 mi
Last recorded63,544 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 ZZP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 63,544 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,503 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 60,503 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2016 60,476 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothsides (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Rear Lower Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing bothsides (2.7.2a)

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,514 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 55,086 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 55,086 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 51,601 miles

front brake discs rusty and slightly worn

screw found in the nearside rear tyre

uneven tyre wear to the nearside rear tyre on the inner edge (recommend replace)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,245 miles

Centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated..

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f coil spring noisy on lock to lock

Fail 8 Jun 2012 49,243 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated..

Engine fault warning light on during mot test,

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

Slight movement in front roll bar link ball-joints,

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s/f coil spring noisy on lock to lock

Fail 19 Apr 2011 42,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 42,772 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 37,757 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 37,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,614 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 28,263 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 20,153 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 14,783 miles

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

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 ZZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

KM03 ZZP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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