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KR03 VDV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

106,805 mi
Last recorded106,805 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 VDV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 106,805 miles

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

suspension becoming soft

Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,829 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 102,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2016 102,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 100,654 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 100,654 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 98,137 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 98,137 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 80,398 miles

ECU light on

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 80,398 miles

ECU light on

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 65,119 miles

Brake warning light on dash.

ECU Light is on.

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,220 miles

engine ECU light on

Pass 15 Sep 2010 49,183 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 49,183 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,116 miles

2 FRONT TRYE'S CRACKING AND WEARING

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Fail 2 Sep 2009 38,099 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

2 FRONT TRYE'S CRACKING AND WEARING

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/R TYRE CRACKING

Pass 9 Sep 2008 28,751 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,867 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 14,713 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KR03 VDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc 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 KR03 VDV, 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 KR03 VDV registered?

KR03 VDV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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