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CW03 KWE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

114,568 mi
Last recorded114,568 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW03 KWE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2024 114,568 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 112,182 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2022 109,566 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 107,016 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 107,014 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 105,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 101,032 miles

Center exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 24 May 2019 101,032 miles

Center exhaust box outer skin corroded

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 97,345 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside rear tyre approaching the legal limt

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

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring vital components

Pass 30 May 2017 91,158 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Undertrays fitted obscuring vital components

Fail 30 May 2017 91,149 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Offside rear tyre perished and close to the legal limit

Undertrays fitted obscuring vital components

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 78,628 miles

off side door mirror broken but secure

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,711 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

front brake hoses perishing

n/s front tyre cracked and perished on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,594 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 59,996 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 53,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,931 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 39,971 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 31,131 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 22,358 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,669 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,491 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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CW03 KWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CW03 KWE, 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 CW03 KWE registered?

CW03 KWE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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