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KR03 LEJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,819 mi
Last recorded71,819 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 LEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 71,819 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen has damage but is not in prescribed MOT area

Fail 28 Jul 2016 71,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low bulb in wrong (1.8)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both front (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

windscreen has damage but is not in prescribed MOT area

Pass 27 Jun 2015 66,915 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 66,915 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 63,892 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,637 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 59,635 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 59,635 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 58,633 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 53,533 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,468 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2011 45,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 30,615 miles

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

offside front tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,185 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,320 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 23,626 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 20,739 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,745 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 LEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 LEJ, 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 LEJ registered?

KR03 LEJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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