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KT03 BUH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,927 mi
Last recorded81,927 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 81,927 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 24 Jan 2018 76,376 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

Rear exhaust hanger broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 22 Feb 2017 72,282 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 72,282 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 67,274 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight knock heard from top of steering column

Fail 22 Feb 2016 67,274 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

slight knock heard from top of steering column

Pass 16 Feb 2015 60,610 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 56,176 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 56,176 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 50,990 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Slight knock heard from top of steering column

Fail 16 Feb 2013 50,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both front brake discs are worn

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking

Slight knock heard from top of steering column

Fail 25 Feb 2012 46,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 46,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2011 39,491 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 39,407 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 33,851 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 28,836 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 24,481 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,624 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 21,798 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 BUH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 KT03 BUH, 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 KT03 BUH registered?

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

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