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KT03 BRV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

51,842 mi
Last recorded51,842 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 BRV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2020 51,842 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 48,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 May 2018 48,273 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 May 2018 48,273 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded At flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 46,556 miles

Front slight knock/noise on steering column

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 46,555 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front slight knock/noise on steering column

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 44,837 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 43,322 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,305 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 40,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre(outter wall) showing signs of cracks

n/s/r tyre wall (outter) showing signs of cracks

slight play in top area of steering column

Fail 8 May 2013 40,982 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre(outter wall) showing signs of cracks

n/s/r tyre wall (outter) showing signs of cracks

slight play in top area of steering column

Fail 9 May 2012 39,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2012 39,184 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 37,156 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 34,634 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 30,410 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 30,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 13 May 2008 25,446 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 25,446 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2007 20,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside front and rear tyres cracking on outer side walls and outer shoulder

Fail 14 May 2007 20,947 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front and rear tyres cracking on outer side walls and outer shoulder

Pass 18 May 2006 17,022 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 BRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KT03 BRV, 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 BRV registered?

KT03 BRV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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