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AK03 TWA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

135,617 mi
Last recorded135,617 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 TWA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2015 135,617 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2015 135,617 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 124,307 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 124,307 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 119,644 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 109,384 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 95,966 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 84,483 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 84,483 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 70,680 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 56,629 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 45,043 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 35,977 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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AK03 TWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AK03 TWA, 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 AK03 TWA registered?

AK03 TWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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The MOT history for AK03 TWA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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