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KR03 MXJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,324 mi
Last recorded102,324 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 MXJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 102,324 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 100,323 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 100,323 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 97,371 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2019 97,371 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 94,689 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 91,994 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 86,386 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 86,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 79,179 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 75,175 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 71,031 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

n/s/r seatbelt checked with child seat in place

rear number plate water damaged NOT to excess

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,220 miles

Exhaust rear mounting missing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 59,732 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 52,914 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

plastic covers fitted underside and under bonnet

Pass 3 Jun 2009 44,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

plastic covers fitter

Pass 5 Jun 2008 38,229 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

plastic covers fitted front to rear under car

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,880 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 25,700 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 25,678 miles

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

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

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 MXJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MXJ, 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 MXJ registered?

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

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