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MM03 KKG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,619 mi
Last recorded116,619 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 KKG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2019 116,619 miles

Central exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 111,311 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,581 miles

Nearside rear tyre tread worn uneven and close to limit on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2016 99,968 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play close to acceptable amount of play (2.1.5)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in n/s of rack

Fail 22 Nov 2016 99,968 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play close to acceptable amount of play (2.1.5)

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play in n/s of rack

Pass 23 Nov 2015 95,484 miles

KNOCKING IN TOP STEERING COLUM

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Fail 18 Nov 2015 95,436 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D / BUSH / MARKED (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D / BUSH / MARKED (2.4.G.2)

KNOCKING IN TOP STEERING COLUM

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

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 20 Nov 2014 84,868 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 84,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 74,452 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 66,035 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 58,615 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 53,669 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 50,389 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 47,134 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 43,277 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 39,449 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 39,092 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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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MM03 KKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MM03 KKG, 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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MM03 KKG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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