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KT03 BSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,369 mi
Last recorded98,369 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 BSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 98,369 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 98,369 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 94,320 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Nov 2017 94,320 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 88,471 miles

brake pad warning light flickering

centre exhaust corrpded but not leaking

eml light on

Fail 11 Nov 2016 88,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Steering column universal joint is excessively deteriorated knocking on steering (2.1.5)

brake pad warning light flickering

centre exhaust corrpded but not leaking

eml light on

Pass 7 Nov 2015 83,775 miles

Centre exhaust weak

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 83,775 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre exhaust weak

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,658 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 75,960 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 70,757 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 70,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 59,835 miles

both front flexi brake pipes splitting.

front brake pads worn.

n/s rear tyre worn on inside and worn uneven.

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 23 Oct 2010 54,577 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 48,801 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 42,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner shoulder

Pass 5 Nov 2007 37,007 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,183 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 BSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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