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KT03 BVP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

19,620 mi
Last recorded19,620 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2022 19,620 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 19,618 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 19,591 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 19,572 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 19,477 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 19,351 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 19,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 19,011 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 18,783 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 18,465 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 17,339 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,607 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 15,607 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front brake discs dished.

Nearside front tyre tread worn out on outer edge, and has outer wall damage.[Dunlop 195/50 X R15T]

Pass 23 Nov 2009 12,457 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 12,457 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 10,723 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 8,787 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 7,061 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 5,831 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 BVP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BVP, 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 BVP registered?

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

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The MOT history for KT03 BVP shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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