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KR03 LCJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,387 mi
Last recorded85,387 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 LCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,387 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2019 85,387 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,424 miles

Exhaust support bracket broken

Fail 7 Mar 2018 70,424 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 11 Aug 2017 70,034 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 70,028 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 68,984 miles

noise from engine bay needs further investigation

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,155 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 67,242 miles

vibration noise from fan belt area

Fail 26 Aug 2014 67,238 miles

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

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

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

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

vibration noise from fan belt area

Pass 20 Aug 2013 66,122 miles

center exhaust bracket brocken but exhaust still secure

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,531 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 64,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 62,932 miles

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

wipers poor

Fail 24 Aug 2010 61,120 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 61,120 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 56,412 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 51,366 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 51,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,588 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 LCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LCJ, 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 LCJ registered?

KR03 LCJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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