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KR03 ERV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,547 mi
Last recorded99,547 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 ERV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,547 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 96,155 miles

N/s/r tyre has slight cracks

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 88,934 miles

front no plate deteriorating

main beam switch difficult to operate

Fail 27 Jun 2013 88,934 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

front no plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2012 79,991 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 79,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 74,038 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 74,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2010 65,839 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 55,237 miles

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

front brake pads and discs

Pass 29 Apr 2008 42,359 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,350 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 22,870 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 22,870 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ERV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KR03 ERV, 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 ERV registered?

KR03 ERV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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