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KS03 OEZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 OEZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019
Fail 25 Jun 2019

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 60,477 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 58,708 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 57,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 55,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 54,059 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,818 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 51,817 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 15 Dec 2011 47,872 miles

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

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,476 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 43,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,131 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 30,944 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 25,960 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 20,867 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 OEZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OEZ, 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 OEZ registered?

KS03 OEZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is KS03 OEZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 OEZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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