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KT03 BVL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,243 mi
Last recorded82,243 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 BVL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 82,243 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Mar 2020 80,566 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 78,444 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 77,065 miles

light corrosion to front brake pipes

slight play felt through steering coloum

Fail 16 Mar 2018 77,065 miles

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

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

light corrosion to front brake pipes

slight play felt through steering coloum

Pass 8 Mar 2017 75,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 74,620 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear arches have corrosion not yet considered excesive

slight nock from steering unable to pin point location pos drum stick

undertrays preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Mar 2016 74,620 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

rear arches have corrosion not yet considered excesive

slight nock from steering unable to pin point location pos drum stick

undertrays preventing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Mar 2015 72,479 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 72,479 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 70,407 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 70,407 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,433 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 61,590 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 61,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 57,029 miles

N/S/F tyre scrubbed outer shoulder

Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,180 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 47,033 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 41,301 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,208 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 4 Dec 2006 35,141 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 BVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BVL, 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 BVL registered?

KT03 BVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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