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KV03 FGN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,602 mi
Last recorded118,602 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 FGN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 118,602 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 116,106 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 113,883 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 111,824 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 109,625 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 109,625 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 107,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone front bush wearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Wishbone front bush wearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

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

Fail 11 Apr 2016 107,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint wishbone front bush wearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Wishbone front bush wearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear silencer corroded but not leaking.

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 105,912 miles

Off side rear tyre is cracking due to age.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 100,894 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Apr 2014 100,894 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2013 97,564 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2012 94,216 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 91,525 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 86,644 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 82,619 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,901 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 68,901 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 55,069 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 40,143 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 FGN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGN, 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 FGN registered?

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

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