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KU03 XGG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

107,766 mi
Last recorded107,766 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 XGG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 107,766 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

rear exhaust box top cover corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2023 107,545 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 107,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 106,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

surface corrosion to some parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test

Pass 17 Dec 2020 104,219 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 104,104 miles

surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 17 May 2018 102,777 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 101,949 miles

Front Brake pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2016 99,499 miles

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

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

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

bonnet not fully locking shut

Fail 20 Apr 2016 99,499 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

bonnet not fully locking shut

Pass 17 Apr 2015

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 89,419 miles

n/s/f + o/s/f tyres wering on inside

Pass 11 Oct 2012 83,786 miles

Nail in rear tyre

offside front tyre has small cut on outer wall

Pass 13 May 2011 76,782 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 76,782 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 70,372 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 70,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 70,068 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2010 69,740 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front brake discs lipped

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 62,325 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 53,542 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 45,423 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 39,099 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 XGG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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