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KR03 LEF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,560 mi
Last recorded149,560 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 149,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit change (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 149,560 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam x2 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit change (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 142,646 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 142,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 130,766 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 130,766 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 123,212 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 115,746 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 106,678 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 97,721 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 88,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2013 88,065 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2012 78,257 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 61,590 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 50,916 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 41,965 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 32,503 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 29,429 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 25,351 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 25,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s front discs worn.

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 LEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LEF, 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 LEF registered?

KR03 LEF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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