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KV03 FFM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,295 mi
Last recorded76,295 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 FFM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 76,295 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,287 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 70,295 miles

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

rear exhaust box heavly corodfed

Fail 17 Apr 2015 70,247 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box heavly corodfed

rear wipper blade worn

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,475 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 64,475 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 58,816 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 58,816 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 54,087 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 50,458 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 46,539 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 38,261 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 33,092 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 33,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 28,196 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 22,923 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 FFM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 FFM, 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 FFM registered?

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

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