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A17 KHC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,216 mi
Last recorded135,216 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KHC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 135,216 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 111,802 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 99,389 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 81,686 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Undertrays restricts vision

Fail 21 May 2016 81,170 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Undertrays restricts vision

Pass 21 May 2015 68,215 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 68,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

wipers fouling on crossover

Pass 21 May 2014 61,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 May 2014 61,203 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,567 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 57,972 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 57,972 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 57,943 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,943 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

exhaust centre box deteriorted and hanging bracket broken away

Pass 4 Jan 2011 57,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jan 2011 57,340 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 55,922 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 55,922 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,583 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 40,253 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,958 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 24,396 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 24,396 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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A17 KHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A17 KHC, 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 A17 KHC registered?

A17 KHC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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