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KS03 UXV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,510 mi
Last recorded65,510 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 UXV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2025 65,510 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2024 65,429 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2024 65,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 879,192 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2023 61,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2022 61,149 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2022 61,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

front and rear suspension components heavy surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2021 60,746 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2020 60,346 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2019 60,141 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 50% Efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

Wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Fail 11 Jun 2019 60,141 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair 50% Efficiency (1.2.1 (c))

Wipers slightly smearing windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2018 60,043 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

centre exhaust box corroded

scratch across windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2016 59,445 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,447 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated.

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

Sill covers fitted.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 50,418 miles

Centre exhaust outer casing deteriroated. Sill covers fitted.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion starting to form both inner rear sill areas and n/s/r wheel arch/ door shut area.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML lamp displayed on instrument cluster

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

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

Small corrosion spots on rear brake pipes

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2012 48,029 miles

N/S/R TYRE CRACKS TO INNER SIDEWALL.CHILD SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R PASSENGER SEAT RESTRICTING INSPECTION.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 42,665 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 39,485 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 39,485 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,708 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 35,708 miles

Offside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 30,464 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 25,614 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 21,373 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 UXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UXV, 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 UXV registered?

KS03 UXV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is KS03 UXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 UXV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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