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KU03 NBB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,402 mi
Last recorded115,402 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 NBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 115,402 miles

Nearside streeing slight play

Pass 20 Feb 2017

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Feb 2017

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 107,032 miles

n/s steering rack inner joint slight play

o/s outer c.v gaiter deteriorated

service/parking brake just met requirement

slight play in n/s track rod end

Fail 29 Jan 2016 107,030 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s steering rack inner joint slight play

o/s outer c.v gaiter deteriorated

service/parking brake just met requirement

slight play in n/s track rod end

Pass 3 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2013 79,872 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 62,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2010 58,301 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 58,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,147 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 38,830 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracks

Fail 14 Aug 2007 29,637 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 29,637 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,959 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,467 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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KU03 NBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KU03 NBB, 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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KU03 NBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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