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KM03 ZZS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,780 mi
Last recorded131,780 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 131,780 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 131,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 123,403 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 114,868 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 105,146 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 95,838 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 95,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 83,359 miles

front discs wearing thin

Fail 10 Jul 2013 83,338 miles

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 18 Jul 2012 71,312 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2012 71,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2011 59,058 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 59,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 46,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,045 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,650 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 25,432 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 18,005 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 ZZS 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 72.2%.

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 ZZS, 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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KM03 ZZS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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