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KR03 AAE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

79,060 mi
Last recorded79,060 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 AAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 79,060 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2023 79,057 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 67,652 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 67,652 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 63,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

unable to inspect all rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2019 58,874 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 56,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 53,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Fail 14 Jun 2017 53,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 46,645 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,891 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 40,469 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 37,854 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,560 miles

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

cant see rear brake hoses

metal in tread of r/n/s tyre

Pass 25 May 2010 31,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2009 27,989 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 24,800 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 21,106 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,795 miles

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

Offside 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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KR03 AAE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 KR03 AAE, 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 KR03 AAE registered?

KR03 AAE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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