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KC03 WRU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

105,667 mi
Last recorded105,667 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC03 WRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 105,667 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2017 105,667 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 4 Nov 2016 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2016 97,203 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 86,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre section exhaust outer casing separating

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,349 miles

n/s front wheel slight damage dent in rim

o/s front metal brake pipe slight corroded

o/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

under trays fitted limited vision

Fail 14 Aug 2014 76,349 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

n/s front wheel slight damage dent in rim

o/s front metal brake pipe slight corroded

o/s rear metal brake pipe slight corroded

under trays fitted limited vision

Pass 9 May 2013 67,317 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear brake pipe forming rust

Pass 1 May 2012 58,050 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 54,077 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2011 54,077 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 52,155 miles

rear both tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2009 50,508 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 48,739 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 46,312 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 42,209 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 41,885 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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KC03 WRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KC03 WRU, 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 KC03 WRU registered?

KC03 WRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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