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KT03 BVG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,444 mi
Last recorded83,444 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,444 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished 195/50r15

Fail 26 Jun 2017 83,444 miles

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/50r15 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished 195/50r15

Pass 2 Jun 2016 82,418 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 81,027 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 79,142 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2013 76,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 70,820 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 65,975 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 59,173 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,974 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 44,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to type/undertrays

Pass 30 May 2008 44,234 miles

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to type/undertrays

Pass 29 Aug 2006 25,249 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 BVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BVG, 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 BVG registered?

KT03 BVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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