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KT03 BUE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

117,195 mi
Last recorded117,195 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 BUE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 117,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 117,171 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 108,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 108,941 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall scrubbed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 98,897 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 98,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Feed to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 May 2017 80,182 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 80,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 80,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing flat on inner tread.

Pass 19 Jun 2015 81,809 miles

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking.

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

O/S handbrake cable corroded.

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 76,428 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 68,654 miles

slight knocking heard on steering column

Pass 21 Jun 2012 62,344 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 55,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 49,148 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 49,148 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2009 42,516 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2007 36,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2006 31,481 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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KT03 BUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KT03 BUE, 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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KT03 BUE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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