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KV03 FEM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,794 mi
Last recorded116,794 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 FEM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 116,794 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 107,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 98,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 87,015 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 87,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 76,906 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 71,473 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 66,475 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has slight splits in sidewalls

offside rear tyre has slight splits in inner wall

Pass 12 Mar 2012 62,059 miles

EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS LIGHT STAYING ON

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2011 59,065 miles

COMPLETE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE COVERED WITH PLASTIC TRAYS

Pass 23 Mar 2010 54,394 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 54,394 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 48,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside/offside front tyres wearing ineven

Fail 15 Jan 2009 48,448 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside washer jet blocked

nearside/offside front tyres wearing ineven

Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,477 miles

n/s rear door damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2007 38,456 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 32,955 miles

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

both front tyres are low on tread 2mm

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KV03 FEM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FEM, 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 FEM registered?

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

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