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KS03 LRJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,967 mi
Last recorded90,967 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 LRJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,967 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2018 90,765 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,251 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 84,251 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 75,102 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 75,102 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,892 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 69,892 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 64,869 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 64,869 miles

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

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,221 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,476 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 54,343 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,989 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,268 miles

nearside front tyre has surface cracks on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,465 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,679 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 25,161 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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KS03 LRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KS03 LRJ, 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 KS03 LRJ registered?

KS03 LRJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is KS03 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 LRJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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