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KT03 BVC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

85,289 mi
Last recorded85,289 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 BVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 85,289 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 81,808 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 81,808 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 78,707 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2016 76,741 miles

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

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

Front windscreen wipers

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Fail 3 Feb 2016 76,741 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Front windscreen wipers

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

Offside Front nail in tyre

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 74,807 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 74,807 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 73,188 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 73,188 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 70,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2012 70,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 68,133 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 62,467 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 55,181 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 47,135 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking.

o/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 40,585 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 34,425 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 BVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 BVC, 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 BVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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