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KU03 XFG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,075 mi
Last recorded148,075 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 XFG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 148,075 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (to flex) light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides, inner track rods have play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 132,617 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 132,368 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 113,978 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15H (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 113,645 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/50/15H (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 96,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

both front brake hoses perished

bracket from air con pump has bolt missing

centre box in poor condition

rear brake pipes corroded

slight play in rack

Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,098 miles

Items removed from drivers view

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 89,782 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perrishing

Fail 10 Oct 2014 89,782 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perrishing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,408 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 86,408 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 82,189 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 76,260 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 76,260 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,785 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 59,924 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 59,924 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 54,497 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 48,663 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 40,791 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,315 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 XFG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XFG, 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 XFG registered?

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

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