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KT03 BVW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

82,686 mi
Last recorded82,686 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,686 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 77,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2016 72,909 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 68,245 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2015 68,244 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 60,346 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,397 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 51,952 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2011 50,419 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 49,169 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,216 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 36,234 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 31,095 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 27,855 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 BVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

KT03 BVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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