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KR03 VEH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,039 mi
Last recorded98,039 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 98,039 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 92,593 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 87,792 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 83,361 miles

Both head light images are poor

Pass 10 Dec 2019 78,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 71,581 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight cracking of front flexis

Pass 9 Nov 2017 65,312 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 65,312 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Wishbone front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 62,610 miles

cracks in offside front tyre

Fail 7 Nov 2016 62,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,937 miles

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

cracks in offside front tyre

Fail 11 Nov 2015 59,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

cracks in offside front tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 57,197 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Nov 2013 54,839 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes are corroded

both the underside and sills have covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Nov 2013 54,839 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

both front brake pipes are corroded

both the underside and sills have covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 52,492 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,787 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 47,643 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 47,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 44,370 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 41,941 miles

both rear tyres are beginning to split on edges of tread

Pass 22 Jun 2007 35,197 miles

both rear tyres outer sidewalls are beginning to perish

Pass 13 Jun 2006 28,172 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 28,160 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 VEH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VEH, 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 VEH registered?

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

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