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KR03 MXF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

57,082 mi
Last recorded57,082 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 MXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2018 57,082 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point deteriorated (6.1.B.2)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres badly perished and cuts 1955015 (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front subframe deteriorated (6.1.B.2)

play steering rack

both front arms bushes separating

exhaust badly deteriorated

front brake imbalance

front to rears brake pipes corroded and COVERED

various components corroded/badly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2017 55,620 miles

both front tyres close to limit and perished 1955015

components corroded

exhaust badly corroded

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

slight brake bind

Pass 17 Mar 2016 54,233 miles

engine malfunction lamp

exhaust badly corroded deteriorated

front brake back plates deteriorated insecure

front brake hoses perished

front subframe badly corroded / component corrosion

front to rear brake pipe corroded

front tyres perished

play nsf ball joint (bolt on)/ rack play

Pass 13 Apr 2015 52,885 miles

both front tyres perished /osf inner edge badly perished 1955015 all winters

exhaust badly corroded /mount broken

front subframe badly corroded/undertrays

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

sign of fuel leak under bonnet

steering play and knock

Fail 9 Apr 2015 52,885 miles

Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres perished /osf inner edge badly perished 1955015 all winters

exhaust badly corroded /mount broken

front strut top bearings sticking

front subframe badly corroded/undertrays

front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

sign of fuel leak under bonnet

steering play and knock

Pass 1 Apr 2014 51,724 miles

exhaust badly corroded and mount broken

front brake hoses perished

front strut platforms damaged and deteriorating

rear brake imbalance

rear tyres perished and nsr worn 1955015

steering play

Fail 1 Apr 2014 51,724 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

exhaust badly corroded and mount broken

front brake hoses perished

front strut platforms damaged and deteriorating

rear brake imbalance

rear tyres perished and nsr worn 1955015

steering play

Pass 12 Mar 2013 50,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet sticking

exhaust mount broken and silencer badly corroded

front brake hoses slightly perished

play handbrake

play osf roll bar link

play steering rack and steering knock

rear tyres badly perished and worn 1955015

Fail 11 Mar 2013 50,239 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet sticking

exhaust mount broken and silencer badly corroded

front brake hoses slightly perished

front roll bar link play ??

play handbrake

play steering rack and steering knock

rear tyres badly perished and worn 1955015

Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,634 miles

play handbrake -sticking

exhaust centre rear badly corroded and rear mount broken

front strut top bearing sticking slightly

rear tyres badly perished and 3mm / nail nsr 1955015H

slight play nsf roll bar link / osf link boot split

srs lamp on

steering knock / play steering rack

various dents and scratches / small windscreen chip

Pass 3 Mar 2011 46,737 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 46,737 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front tyres badly perished & close to limit 1955015

front brake discs worn corroded

play handbrake

play osr radius arm close to MOT limit

rear tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2010 44,904 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 44,904 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded & nsf corroded

exhaust centre/rear section badly corroded

front brake hoses slightly perished

nsf wheel & nsr wheel inner rims damaged

play handbrake

suspect front brake discs slight corrosion

tyres perished /nsf tyre nail / nsr V rated 1955015T

Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,024 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished

both front tyres slightly perished/ nsr V rated 1955015T

exhaust silencer badly corroded

nail nsf tyre

nsf & nsr wheel inner rims damaged

slight play steering rack

some dents scratches

Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,943 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 33,013 miles

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,013 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,705 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 MXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MXF, 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 MXF registered?

KR03 MXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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