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KM03 VVT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,504 mi
Last recorded93,504 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 VVT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 93,504 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 93,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 70,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,371 miles

offside rear tyre has wall damage

Pass 2 Aug 2011 52,461 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 28 Jul 2011 52,461 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Pass 28 Jul 2010 45,576 miles

Back box support band deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Slight play in steering column

oil light came on durning test

Fail 28 Jul 2010 45,575 miles

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

Back box support band deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Slight play in steering column

oil light came on durning test

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,440 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 38,438 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Slight play in column/rack

Pass 27 Jun 2008 30,006 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Slight play detected at stteering wheel.

Pass 25 Jul 2007 23,819 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,309 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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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KM03 VVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KM03 VVT, 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 KM03 VVT registered?

KM03 VVT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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