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KT03 BVK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,343 mi
Last recorded54,343 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 BVK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,343 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 51,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,554 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 47,554 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 47,554 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 43,818 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EVIDENCE OF "RUN FLAT" DAMAGE TO INNER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Pass 24 Nov 2010 43,818 miles

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

EVIDENCE OF "RUN FLAT" DAMAGE TO INNER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Pass 23 Nov 2009 38,335 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 32,198 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 25,020 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 25,020 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 19,287 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 BVK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BVK, 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 BVK registered?

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

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