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KS03 OXA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,365 mi
Last recorded85,365 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 OXA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,365 miles

front number plate deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 69,395 miles

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

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

advisory front registration plate is a bit deteriorated dirty faded

Pass 23 Oct 2010 54,776 miles

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

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

exhaust system hanger deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2009 43,339 miles

offside rear tyre is cracking on outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2009 43,339 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

offside rear tyre is cracking on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2008 33,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,423 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 10 Sep 2007 24,177 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 14,386 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 14,386 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall beginning to crack

offside front wheel rim slightly damaged

sat nav fitted just on edge of zone A slightly restricting view

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 OXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KS03 OXA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS03 OXA?

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What year was KS03 OXA registered?

KS03 OXA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is KS03 OXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 OXA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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