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KF03 WOW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

92,795 mi
Last recorded92,795 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 WOW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 92,795 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both sides (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mounting noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 92,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mouting (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess both sides (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mounting noisey (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 80,950 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 80,950 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 77,760 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 77,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 76,310 miles

Front Both Brake Hoses Perished

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,458 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2015 70,450 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 65,640 miles

nearside blade starting to split

Pass 31 Oct 2013 59,510 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges

some dampness both front struts

Pass 31 Oct 2012 54,322 miles

rear brake pads down to 25% lining left

some perishing front brake hoses

two child seats fitted ion rear seat

very slight perishing n/s front tyre between treads

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2010 44,524 miles

both front brake hoses top protective shield split

child seat fitted unable to carry out full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Oct 2010 44,482 miles

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

both front brake hoses top protective shield split

child seat fitted unable to carry out full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Oct 2009 40,554 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 33,973 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 21 Nov 2006 29,650 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 29,650 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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KF03 WOW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KF03 WOW, 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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KF03 WOW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2003.

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