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KR03 WFU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

91,346 mi
Last recorded91,346 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 91,346 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,098 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 84,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 84,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 81,222 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 77,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 74,912 miles

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

Front No-plate is lightly damaged?

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 74,912 miles

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

Front No-plate is lightly damaged?

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,848 miles

front reg slightly cracked

general oil leak from gearbox area

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges 205/45/r16

rear wiper split

Pass 21 Jul 2009 62,146 miles

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

Front No-plate is cracked?

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 56,535 miles

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

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

Front No-plate is cracked?

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 49,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006

No mileage display.

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 WFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KR03 WFU, 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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KR03 WFU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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