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KV03 EXC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,193 mi
Last recorded99,193 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 EXC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 99,193 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer layer excessively corroded but not leaking

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 99,193 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer layer excessively corroded but not leaking

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 90,768 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Rear rear exhaust box outer layer coming off rusty but not blowing

Pass 25 Jan 2016 88,118 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 85,764 miles

centre exhaust box holding strap missing but exhaust still supported and box detiorating

Pass 21 Mar 2014 81,032 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 81,031 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front inner wheel rims damaged

knocking from steering

nearside rear seat belt stalk casing damaged

offside rear inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 18 Apr 2013 70,524 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 62,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,747 miles

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

whole of underside covered in plastic covers

Pass 25 Feb 2010 41,093 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 37,148 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 37,148 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,035 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 28,118 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 28,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 19,716 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 19,716 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 EXC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 KV03 EXC, 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 KV03 EXC registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV03 EXC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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