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KT03 BWF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

47,130 mi
Last recorded47,130 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2019 47,130 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 45,151 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 43,544 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 41,934 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 41,934 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 39,899 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 39,899 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 38,430 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 36,450 miles

nail in o/s/front tyre

Fail 28 Aug 2013 36,450 miles

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

nail in o/s/front tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2012 33,960 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 31,628 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 31,628 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 28,641 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 25,292 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 25,287 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,063 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 19,649 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 BWF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BWF, 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 BWF registered?

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

Is KT03 BWF safe to buy?

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