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KV03 FFA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 115,205 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 114,203 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 114,203 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 82,741 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 78,266 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 78,266 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 74,845 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 70,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Mar 2011 66,519 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 54,668 miles

Surface cracks on outer side walls, on both rear tyres

Pass 3 Mar 2008 47,287 miles

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 42,271 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 FFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FFA, 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 FFA registered?

KV03 FFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is KV03 FFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 FFA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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