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KT03 GAX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,088 mi
Last recorded91,088 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 GAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 91,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,546 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 87,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 86,300 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 86,300 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 82,339 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,385 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 67,630 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 64,471 miles

Rear rear wiper blade split

knock in steering

Fail 19 Oct 2015 64,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working renewed bulb (1.2.1b)

Rear rear wiper blade split

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault srs light intermittently comes on (5.4.2)

knock in steering

Fail 11 Nov 2014 63,103 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

knock in steering

Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,103 miles

knock in steering

Pass 2 Dec 2013 59,515 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 59,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 53,690 miles

SRS LIGHT ON

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 48,902 miles

SRS light ON this will FAIL mot next year !!

failed rolling road brake test,48% retried with deaccelorometer,passed 52%

knock in steering

Fail 9 Oct 2010 45,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

knock in steering

Pass 9 Oct 2010 45,149 miles

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

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

knock in steering

Pass 8 Oct 2009 39,580 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 33,954 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 29,214 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 29,214 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 23,003 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 22,990 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 GAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 GAX, 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 GAX registered?

KT03 GAX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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