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KR03 EVD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,369 mi
Last recorded114,369 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 EVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 114,369 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Oct 2015 111,199 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 111,199 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 105,641 miles

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

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

Play evident by noise when rocking steering but no cause identified.

Pass 3 Oct 2013 100,381 miles

front brake hoses deteriorating

play in steering wheel

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,145 miles

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

slight movement in steering column

Pass 28 Oct 2011 82,561 miles

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

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

slight knock suspected at steering system.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 82,561 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

slight knock suspected at steering system.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 76,023 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 66,341 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 66,341 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,928 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s/rear tyre outer sidewalls/tread cracking.

o/s washer jet reqs adjusting to screen

yellow brake pad warning light on dash.

Fail 24 Oct 2008 57,928 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s and o/s/rear tyre outer sidewalls/tread cracking.

o/s washer jet reqs adjusting to screen

yellow brake pad warning light on dash.

Pass 9 Jun 2007 45,299 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 45,299 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 32,869 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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KR03 EVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EVD, 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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KR03 EVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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