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KV03 EXD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,056 mi
Last recorded97,056 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 EXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 97,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2017
Pass 21 Mar 2016 82,671 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 79,198 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 79,198 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 67,447 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 67,437 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 60,345 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 60,325 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,979 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 21 Mar 2012 56,979 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,140 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 54,140 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 48,864 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 42,183 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,107 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,681 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,681 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,681 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 EXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green 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 EXD, 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 EXD registered?

KV03 EXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is KV03 EXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 EXD shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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