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KT03 BWC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,690 mi
Last recorded79,690 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 79,690 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged At outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 79,686 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Lower arm outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged At outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Pipe from hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 75,151 miles

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

under tray fitted unable to check

Fail 23 Mar 2017 75,140 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wiper blade

under tray fitted unable to check

Pass 21 May 2016 69,131 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 63,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 62,566 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 57,011 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 51,240 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 46,905 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 46,905 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,214 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

near side tyre cracked & worn inner edge

off side rear tyre cracked & worn inner & outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2009 38,762 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 38,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 38,219 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

n/s/f tyre has slight cracking on side wall not excessive at time of inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2007 33,130 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 27,967 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 BWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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