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KV03 LVH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

61,350 mi
Last recorded61,350 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 LVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 61,350 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 58,489 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 56,163 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 54,246 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear on suspension arms showing corrison (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 54,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear on suspension arms showing corrison (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 51,750 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 49,059 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 46,180 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 46,180 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both front and rear (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 May 2015 43,685 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 21 May 2014 40,505 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 40,504 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,113 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 39,842 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 39,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 37,461 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 34,689 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 32,202 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 27,592 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2008 23,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,137 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 15,675 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 LVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LVH, 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 LVH registered?

KV03 LVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is KV03 LVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 LVH shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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