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AF03 KHD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

60,035 mi
Last recorded60,035 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 KHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 60,035 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 60,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,290 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 49,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper top shock mount noisy

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 49,682 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper top shock mount noisy

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 49,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 49,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2020 49,247 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 47,800 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 46,152 miles

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

exhaust corroded not blowing at time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2017 44,474 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 42,926 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All 4 front & rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 41,091 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,148 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear tyre deep cut in center

Pass 27 Mar 2013 34,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cv joint gaiters weeping but preventing the ingress of dirt

front tyres perishing

Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,319 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2011 28,204 miles

both off side tyres walls cut

Fail 14 Mar 2011 28,204 miles

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

both off side tyres walls cut

Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,845 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 24,845 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 21,293 miles

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

deep cuts on outer side walls o/s/f + o/s/r tyres cords not exposed

Pass 11 Mar 2008 17,711 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 14,298 miles

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

outer sidewall damage to both o/s tyres

Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,000 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 KHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 KHD, 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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AF03 KHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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