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KT03 BVR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,544 mi
Last recorded74,544 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 74,544 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 64,883 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 60,764 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 60,624 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 60,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Jul 2011 59,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 59,493 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 58,120 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 48,478 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,729 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 38,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges and near legal limit.

o/s/f tyre splitting in tread.

rear washer inop.

vehicle undertray damaged and exhaust heat sheild.

Pass 13 Jun 2007 31,812 miles

all tyres cracking.

Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,725 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 BVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BVR, 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 BVR registered?

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

Is KT03 BVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT03 BVR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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