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KS03 ZGX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

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

RegistrationKS03 ZGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipes coverd in seallant

Rear Exhaust system deteriated

Undertray fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2016 100,240 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 85,527 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 72,378 miles

Offside and nearside front inner wheel arch brakepipe slightly corroded

Offside and nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2014 72,378 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside and nearside front inner wheel arch brakepipe slightly corroded

Offside and nearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 66,483 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded.

Pass 3 Nov 2012 59,663 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2011 53,201 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes have corrosion

front tyres low on tread

play in steering rack

Pass 30 Oct 2010 46,650 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

brake pipes have corrosion

exhaust system has corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,633 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,227 miles

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,931 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 21,931 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,771 miles

O/S repeater cracked

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 ZGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZGX, 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 ZGX registered?

KS03 ZGX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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The MOT history for KS03 ZGX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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