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AF03 KFX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,534 mi
Last recorded141,534 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 141,534 miles

both rear arches

both rear tyres scrubbing on edge

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

play n/s inner rack joint

Fail 5 Jan 2022 141,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

both rear arches

both rear tyres scrubbing on edge

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

play n/s inner rack joint

Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,986 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 115,448 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 115,448 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 104,394 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 95,586 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 84,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,693 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 59,702 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 52,256 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 47,787 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 45,176 miles

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Fail 17 Nov 2011 45,158 miles

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded through.

Slight corrosion of rear brake pipes.

Pass 13 Nov 2010 41,296 miles

Damage to front screen.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear seats missing,rear seat belts not checked.

Rear wiper rubber split.

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,257 miles

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

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

front + rear registranion plates sligtly faded

o/s/r seat missing

Fail 24 Nov 2008 30,410 miles

Front number plate damaged.

O/S/R seat missing. O/S/R and rear centre seat belts not checked because seat missing.

Rear number plate slightly faded.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 30,410 miles

Front number plate damaged.

O/S/R seat missing. O/S/R and rear centre seat belts not checked because seat missing.

Rear number plate slightly faded.

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,713 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 21,220 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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AF03 KFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AF03 KFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF03 KFX registered?

AF03 KFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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