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KT03 BDY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

72,530 mi
Last recorded72,530 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 BDY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 72,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

center brake light cover missing and one of the brake light bulb missing.

offside front tyre slight wear on inside edge.

offside rear tyre cracking on side walls and worn on inside edge.

some rust on exhaust and rear mount broken.but not insecure at time of test.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 72,373 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

center brake light missing a cover and a bulb.

offside front tyre slight wear on inside edge.

offside rear tyre some bad cracking on side walls and worn on inside edge.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 63,465 miles

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

engine light on.emission good

Fail 15 Nov 2013 63,465 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine light on.emission good

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,192 miles

Near side rear tyre has cracking to the outer sidewall/tread area. Not deep enough to display cords .

Pass 28 May 2012 51,727 miles

Near side front brake pipe protective coating lost.

Off side front brake pipe heavily corroded.Recommend replacement.

Fail 28 May 2012 51,727 miles

Near side front brake pipe protective coating lost.

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Off side front brake pipe heavily corroded.Recommend replacement.

Pass 15 Jun 2011 45,454 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked around circumferance outer edge.Engine management light on.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,212 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 41,974 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 37,538 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,420 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 32,730 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 28,497 miles

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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KT03 BDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KT03 BDY, 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 KT03 BDY registered?

KT03 BDY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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