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KV03 EWZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,400 mi
Last recorded130,400 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 EWZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 130,400 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2019 111,342 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front road wheel outer bead rim distorted

Fail 12 Feb 2019 111,342 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front road wheel outer bead rim distorted

Pass 1 Mar 2018 110,300 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn bald on edges

Fail 1 Mar 2018 110,297 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front tyre worn bald on edges

Pass 7 Feb 2017 105,843 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded off flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back metal (3.6.B.2c)

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

middle exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 102,953 miles

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

Front number plate poor

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 98,852 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2015 98,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,882 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 84,840 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 65,092 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 64,903 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 58,768 miles

Front bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Apr 2011 58,658 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front bumper insecure

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2010 53,253 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,578 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 44,815 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 37,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,833 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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KV03 EWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KV03 EWZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV03 EWZ registered?

KV03 EWZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is KV03 EWZ safe to buy?

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