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KD03 DWM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,552 mi
Last recorded41,552 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 DWM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2021 41,552 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 41,552 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 38,542 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 36,160 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front both front wheel tyre valves protruding from wheel

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2017 33,822 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 31,053 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly deteriorated and started to separate

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine and underside covers obscuring components

Pass 28 Apr 2015 27,796 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 24,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 20,758 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 20,758 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 19,160 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,439 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 15,293 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 12,981 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 11,167 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 9,263 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 9,263 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 6,776 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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KD03 DWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KD03 DWM, 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 KD03 DWM registered?

KD03 DWM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is KD03 DWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD03 DWM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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