MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,842 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both have slight perishing (3.6.B.4d)
Both sides rear inner wheel arch plastic shields distorted. Plastic outer sill covers fitted.
Front brake hoses perished.
Headlamp aims just within set limits.
Large plastic shields fitted to underside.
Nsf and Osr tyres worn on inner edges, and Osr tyre walls perished and splitting.
Osr brake light slightly dim.
Exhaust very rusty in places.
Front brake hoses perished.
Osr tyre tread worn on inner edge, and both rear inner wing plastic shields loose.
Plastic outer sill covers and significant underbody shields fitted.
Some noise from steering column when in operation.
Exhaust very rusty in places.
Front brake hoses perished.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Osr tyre tread worn on inner edge, and both rear inner wing plastic shields loose.
Plastic outer sill covers and significant underbody shields fitted.
Some noise from steering column when in operation.
Exhaust rusty in places.
Front brake hoses thick rubber reinforcement perished.
Full length underbody shields restrict examination.
Osf tyre well worn.
Plastic covers sills fitted.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front and rear number plates damaged and deteriorated, but still legible from requireddistance, front tyres worn on edges, rear tyres worn on inner edges, deterioration of osfbrake hose, evidence of minor contact of rear plastic inner wing shield to
tyre. headlamp aims just within set limits.
front and rear number plates damaged and deteriorated, but still legible from requireddistance, front tyres worn on edges, rear tyres worn on inner edges, deterioration of osfbrake hose, evidence of minor contact of rear plastic inner wing shield to
tyre. headlamp aims just within set limits.
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front brake caliper lower slide pin seized (freed off to fit new brake pads) & rubber boot split, will need replacing in the future
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front brake caliper lower slide pin seized (freed off to fit new brake pads) & rubber boot split, will need replacing in the future
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
large splits in n/s/f tyre inner side wall
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear tyres cracked.
offside front tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewall.
rear number plate starting to delaminate
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KM03 ZZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 ZZV, 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 ZZV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 2003.
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