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KG03 XMV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 XMV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2020

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,070 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 68,283 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 64,434 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 60,515 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 55,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 May 2015 55,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 53,933 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,824 miles

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

Wiper blade efficiency poor blades perished

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,345 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 38,307 miles

KNOCK IN STEERING COLUUM AND SLIGHT PLAY

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL AND TYRE DAMAGED [OUTER WALL AND RIM]

Fail 13 May 2010 38,300 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

KNOCK IN STEERING COLUUM AND SLIGHT PLAY

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL AND TYRE DAMAGED [OUTER WALL AND RIM]

Pass 9 May 2009 32,147 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

REAR NUMBER PLATE ONLY JUST READABLE

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING WHEEL

Fail 17 May 2008 25,882 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate starting to deteririate

Pass 17 May 2008 25,882 miles

rear number plate starting to deteririate

Pass 19 Apr 2007 20,350 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,255 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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KG03 XMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KG03 XMV, 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 KG03 XMV registered?

KG03 XMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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