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KR03 LCT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

91,375 mi
Last recorded91,375 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 LCT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 91,375 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 91,286 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction inoperative (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 85,874 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Fail 7 May 2018 85,873 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

under tray fitted

Pass 2 May 2017 80,528 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 74,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted covering components

Pass 6 May 2015 69,572 miles

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating

N/s/f wheel has been repaired?

O/s/f tyre worn to limits

Plastic trays covers and liners preventing full examination

Slight distortion o/s/f wheel rim

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 6 May 2015 69,564 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating

O/s/f tyre worn to limits

Plastic trays covers and liners preventing full examination

Some corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 2 May 2014 63,753 miles

All tyre carcasses deteriorating

Freeplay in steering felt at steering wheel, Close to limits

General corrosion to rear axle beam and components

General corrosion to shock absorber bodies

N/s/f wheel rim damaged

Plastic covers and liners preventing full examination

Small chips on windscreen

Pass 10 May 2013 57,437 miles

Light corrosion to brake discs

N/s/f wheel rim distorted

Plastic sill covers, wheel arch liners and undertrays preventing full examination of underside

Slight distortion to o/s/r wheel rim

Some deterioration to front tyre carcasses

Pass 2 May 2012 51,531 miles

Light cut to edge of o/s/f tyre tread

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Small chips on winscreen

Some wear and movement to both front suspension inner arm bushes

Pass 3 May 2011 46,949 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorating

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination of structure

Rear brakes abs ing during brake test

Rear number plate delaminating

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 May 2010 42,422 miles

Front brake hoses perishing

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly and perishing

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of structure

O/s/r tyre heavily perished

Pass 5 May 2009 37,030 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 37,030 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 33,987 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 33,987 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,525 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 25,383 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 LCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LCT, 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 LCT registered?

KR03 LCT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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