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KU03 XFL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,937 mi
Last recorded54,937 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 54,937 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 81,626 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 80,626 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 80,341 miles

offside front tyre on wear indicators

Fail 1 Oct 2015 80,341 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre on wear indicators

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,551 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 71,551 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

engine oil service recomended asap

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,538 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 71,494 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet hard to open due to damage

engine management light on

nearside rear seat belt buckle trim missing

Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,878 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 54,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 47,840 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 47,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 34,503 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 34,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 19,071 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 XFL 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 62.5%.

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 XFL, 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 XFL registered?

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

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