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KT03 BWG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,655 mi
Last recorded75,655 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 75,655 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front tyre badly perished/cuts found in outer tread

offside rear tyre perishing

washers in poor working order

Fail 17 Sep 2020 75,655 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre badly perished/cuts found in outer tread

offside rear tyre perishing

washers in poor working order

Pass 30 Oct 2018 75,486 miles

centre exhaust box deteriorating

play in offside inner steering arm joint/steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2017 74,355 miles

some wear / play in offside inner steering rack joint

Pass 1 Nov 2016 74,186 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 74,057 miles

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked/perished

some play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 9 May 2014 73,338 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 2 May 2013 71,884 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2013 71,884 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 May 2012 70,737 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 65,368 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 63,982 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,034 miles

Offside rear tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth. Advise replacement.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,212 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 52,212 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

screw in edge of tread pressure low offside rear

Pass 8 Aug 2006 32,735 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 BWG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BWG, 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 BWG registered?

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

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