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KX03 ZKH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

50,312 mi
Last recorded50,312 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 ZKH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 50,312 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 50,312 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 47,446 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 47,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 45,049 miles

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

Offside Rear cannot be opened from inside

Fail 2 Sep 2016 45,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear cannot be opened from inside

Pass 12 Apr 2015 37,095 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 33,351 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 29,804 miles

All tyres perished and deflated

Front tyres heavily perished and cracking recommend replacement

Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,730 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 25,730 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 24,800 miles

both front flexy hoses cracking

mileage display very dim

offside rear shock slightly damp reccomend replacing very soon

slight knock in column and freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 21 Feb 2011 24,800 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front flexy hoses cracking

mileage display very dim

offside rear shock slightly damp reccomend replacing very soon

slight knock in column and freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2010 22,923 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates starting to delaminate

dash display not light up

slight play in column

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,363 miles

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

both rear tyre cracking on edge and tread

brake light switch clicking

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and cracking

scratch on screen zone B

slight knock in column

Fail 27 Feb 2009 20,361 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyre cracking on edge and tread

brake light switch clicking

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge and cracking

scratch on screen zone B

slight knock in column

Pass 29 Feb 2008 17,866 miles

advise both front brake hoses cracking

advise clicking through brake light switch behind pedal may require attention soon

advise slight freeplay and clonking at steering wheel

Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,363 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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KX03 ZKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX03 ZKH, 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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KX03 ZKH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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