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KS03 OXH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,539 mi
Last recorded163,539 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 OXH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 163,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing but working

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 21 Jan 2021 163,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre rear seat belt buckle casing missing but working

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 10 Jul 2019 148,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 143,443 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2017 136,579 miles

Both rear tyres are stepped on inner tread

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

Slight play in offside rear upper arm bush

Undertrays fitted not allowing full structure inspection

Fail 30 Sep 2017 136,579 miles

Both rear tyres are stepped on inner tread

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Slight play in offside rear upper arm bush

Undertrays fitted not allowing full structure inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2016 122,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

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

Undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle structure

Pass 8 Oct 2015 113,257 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 113,189 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 109,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades not in cood condition

Fail 27 Sep 2014 109,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades not in cood condition

Pass 5 Oct 2013 103,598 miles

both front flexi brake hoses deteriorated

knockng noise from steering

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Oct 2012 97,642 miles

front brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,039 miles

front brake discs worn

knocking noise from steering

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Oct 2011 92,039 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

knocking noise from steering

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2010 82,733 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under trays fitted, not allowing full under vehicle inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,728 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 63,794 miles

both front brake hoses perished

nearside front tyre worn excessively on inner edge

Pass 25 Aug 2007 50,135 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 50,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 35,081 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2005 24,662 miles

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

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

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 OXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 OXH, 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 OXH registered?

KS03 OXH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2003.

Is KS03 OXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 OXH shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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