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KS03 OWV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,637 mi
Last recorded169,637 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 OWV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 169,637 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

NSR shocker has slight misting of oil

Nearside Ball joint suspension arm has slight play

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge but meets requirements over the centre 3 quarters

Offside Front Brake Pipe has corrosion but not excessive

Offside Front top mount worn but not seized or resulting in excessive play

Play in steering inner joints

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Passenger rear buckle plastic broken (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 169,637 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

NSR shocker has slight misting of oil

Nearside Ball joint suspension arm has slight play

Nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge but meets requirements over the centre 3 quarters

Offside Front Brake Pipe has corrosion but not excessive

Offside Front top mount worn but not seized or resulting in excessive play

Play in steering inner joints

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Passenger rear buckle plastic broken (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 164,465 miles

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN N/S

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 164,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

CRACK IN WINDSCREEN N/S

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 153,023 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 148,825 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 148,825 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to crack and split and outer tread to shoulder splitting recommend replacement 195/50r15 82t

Pass 21 Dec 2013 141,381 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 137,071 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 136,961 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

offside front upper support bearing assembly rough in opperation

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

windscreen has slight smear mark not affecting drivers view

Fail 4 May 2012 136,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear seat belt stalk outer casing missing

offside front upper support bearing assembly rough in opperation

slight play in nearside front steering arm

slight play in offside front steering arm

windscreen has slight smear mark not affecting drivers view

Pass 15 Jul 2010 118,923 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2009 101,451 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear seat missing

windscreen has a light smear mark-not affecting drivers view

Fail 16 Jul 2009 101,451 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

offside rear seat missing

windscreen has a light smear mark-not affecting drivers view

Pass 9 Jul 2008 86,598 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,112 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 41,918 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 41,918 miles

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

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KS03 OWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KS03 OWV, 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 KS03 OWV registered?

KS03 OWV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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