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KV03 LUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,075 mi
Last recorded94,075 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2017 94,075 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front brake hoses perished close to excessive

both rear lower wheel arches corroded close to excessive

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroded close to excessive

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2016 90,803 miles

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

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

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

nearside mirror repaired with tape

nearside rear inner sill corroded just out off reach due to plastic trims (close to excessive

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded just out off reach due to plastic trims (close to excessive

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded (close to excessive

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Fail 9 Feb 2016 90,775 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside mirror repaired with tape

nearside rear inner sill corroded just out off reach due to plastic trims (close to excessive

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner sill corroded just out off reach due to plastic trims (close to excessive

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded (close to excessive

steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Pass 17 Feb 2015 86,611 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroded

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2014 80,643 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

front and rear brake discs slightly worn

heavy corrosion to nearside rear inner sill and offside rear wheel arch

nearside wing mirror slightly damaged

offside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

rear brake pads appear low

rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 75,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

corrosion in both rear wheel arch's

exhaust rusty

mil light on

rear inner sills corroded at the ends

Fail 13 Feb 2013 74,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust rusty

mil light on

one o/s washer is not working

Pass 28 Feb 2012 66,736 miles

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

rear exhaust system deteriorated

washers poor but still provides sufficient amount to clear screen

Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,441 miles

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

corrosion to rear inner sill by drain plug

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly inner egde ON 1.6MM LIMIT

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,332 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill around drain plug hole and offside rear outer wheel arch

offside rear tyre worn uneven inner edge and worn close to legal limit

plastic under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2009 46,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Plastic bellypans fitted throughout

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2008 40,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/f tyre tread startring to split

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner egde

Fail 28 Feb 2008 40,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

n/s/f tyre tread startring to split

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly on inner egde

Pass 21 Apr 2006 25,402 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 LUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

KV03 LUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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