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KR03 VCU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,672 mi
Last recorded81,672 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 VCU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 81,672 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 81,672 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,511 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 66,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,932 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 47,932 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 37,477 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 26,247 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 25,305 miles

offside front outer brake pad approx 50 percent worn

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 7 Jun 2007 20,713 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre outer edge scrubbed

Pass 13 Jun 2006 14,049 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 VCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

KR03 VCU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is KR03 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 VCU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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