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KT03 BVH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018
Fail 8 Aug 2018

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2017

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,200 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 86,432 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 84,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 84,142 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 84,140 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 80,567 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front washer needs adjusting

Fail 16 Jul 2012 80,567 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front washer needs adjusting

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 73,231 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/r tyre has cracks appareent on inner and outer breadth but no cord exposed at time of inspection

Fail 23 Jul 2011 73,229 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Oil leak

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

front brake discs slightly lipped

o/s/r tyre has cracks appareent on inner and outer breadth but no cord exposed at time of inspection

Pass 24 Jul 2010 64,677 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs lipped slightly

Fail 24 Jul 2010 64,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs lipped slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2009 57,461 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 47,892 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 37,944 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

slight oil leak from nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 27 Jul 2006 31,073 miles

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

Fail 27 Jul 2006 31,073 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear shock absorber leaking

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 BVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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