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KA03 HWN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

81,097 mi
Last recorded81,097 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 HWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,097 miles

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Fail 15 Jul 2015 81,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BAS ESP LIGHT ON

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Pass 4 Nov 2014 75,181 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014
Fail 4 Nov 2013 74,911 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 74,911 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 73,723 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 65,301 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 64,201 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 64,201 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2009 58,089 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 49,336 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 47,463 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 41,493 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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KA03 HWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KA03 HWN, 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 KA03 HWN registered?

KA03 HWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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The MOT history for KA03 HWN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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