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KR03 VDX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,495 mi
Last recorded57,495 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 57,495 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 57,487 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 13 May 2016 57,445 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view cracked. (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Bush completely collapsed. (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak.

Engine covers and under trays fitted.

Front Sub frame rusted and general component under are rusted.

Items removed from screen.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing outer edge. and getting low

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Inner wheel arch. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2015 56,228 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 53,638 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 53,638 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 May 2013 50,642 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 48,060 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 48,060 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 May 2011 44,268 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 44,268 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 40,384 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 36,587 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2009 36,587 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 32,210 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 27,430 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 18,280 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 VDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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