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KU03 XFC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,035 mi
Last recorded95,035 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 XFC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2014 95,035 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 95,035 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 82,162 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front inner track rod has slight play

Fail 2 Jan 2014 82,161 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front inner track rod has slight play

Pass 21 Dec 2012 67,239 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 52,744 miles

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

slight knock in steering column

Fail 20 Dec 2011 52,735 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

slight knock in steering column

Pass 4 Jan 2011 40,228 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 38,573 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 35,891 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 35,874 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 35,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,855 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,112 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 XFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KU03 XFC, 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 KU03 XFC registered?

KU03 XFC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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