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KJ03 MVP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,886 mi
Last recorded72,886 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ03 MVP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 72,886 miles

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 67,357 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine light on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 67,357 miles

engine light on

Pass 6 Apr 2013 63,818 miles

slight damage to o/s/f coil spring

Pass 16 Apr 2012 60,132 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 55,242 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,103 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,785 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 23,085 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 23,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 15,108 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 11,245 miles

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLITTING ON ENDS

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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KJ03 MVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 KJ03 MVP, 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 KJ03 MVP registered?

KJ03 MVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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