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KR03 ERY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

77,105 mi
Last recorded77,105 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 77,105 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 77,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,782 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2017 75,722 miles

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

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake hose outer rubber split

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

rear exhaust mounting missing

slight leak from both inner cv boots

Pass 25 Jul 2016 72,552 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

Items removed from driver's view prior to test AIR FRESHNERS ()

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 69,091 miles

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

service light on

Fail 4 Aug 2015 69,082 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

service light on

Pass 16 Jul 2014 65,047 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,948 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 61,948 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 57,912 miles

Near side and off side front brake hoses outer rubber cover split but brake hoses are ok

Near side and off side front brakes binding slightly

Near side headlamp slightly high

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Undertray preventing a full mot inspection

Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,145 miles

Center rear lap belt missing

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,846 miles

service light on

Pass 10 Aug 2009 45,294 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 40,871 miles

unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to plastic covers

Pass 6 Aug 2007 36,863 miles

plastic panels preven ting underbody inspection

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,386 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 33,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 ERY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc 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 KR03 ERY, 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 ERY registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR03 ERY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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