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KV03 FGK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

67,421 mi
Last recorded67,421 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 FGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2018 67,421 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

full under trays fitted

nearside and offside rear inner sill ends corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 67,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

full under trays fitted

nearside and offside rear inner sill ends corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,845 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

light scratching to screen

nsf/osf brake pipe unions corroded

nsf/osf seatbelts lazy

Pass 11 Jan 2016 61,297 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust silencer corroded and centre mounting fractured

nearside rear tyre tread low . inner edge

under trays/covers fitted preventing inspection of all components

Pass 17 Jan 2015 58,283 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 54,975 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust center corroding

nsf/osf brake pipes corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 52,027 miles

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

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

exhaust centre section deteriorated

nearside front coil spring end missing

Pass 16 Jan 2012 49,063 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,462 miles

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

full undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 42,600 miles

offside rear tyre side walls deteriorated

Fail 19 Jan 2010 42,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre side walls deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,714 miles

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

full undertrays fitted

osr tyre sidewalls/tread cracking

Fail 8 Jan 2009 39,714 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

full undertrays fitted

osr tyre sidewalls/tread cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,196 miles

osr tyre cracking

front flexys cracking

full undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,195 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 29,920 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 FGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FGK, 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 FGK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV03 FGK shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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