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KT03 BVB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

117,129 mi
Last recorded117,129 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2020 117,129 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2018 116,929 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 116,929 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 109,343 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 109,341 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure sharp edges (8.1.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 99,382 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2015 95,174 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 95,174 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2014 91,080 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2014 91,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 79,635 miles

AGE CRACKS NSF FLEXI RUBBER BRAKE PIPE

OSR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Fail 15 Apr 2013 79,608 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

AGE CRACKS NSF FLEXI RUBBER BRAKE PIPE

OSR BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Pass 10 May 2012 67,039 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 67,039 miles

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

passenger door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 11 May 2011 55,534 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 50,283 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 47,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2009 47,389 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 40,943 miles

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 3 Apr 2007 34,485 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 BVB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BVB, 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 BVB registered?

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

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