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KV03 LVR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,857 mi
Last recorded127,857 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 LVR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,857 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 126,525 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 125,020 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

under trays fitted over some testable items

Pass 26 May 2015 123,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 May 2015 123,601 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 May 2014 118,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 109,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on n/s rear inner sill not accesable by hand

Fail 10 May 2013 109,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion on n/s rear inner sill not accesable by hand

Pass 9 May 2012 99,652 miles

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

centre exhaust section corroded

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats - visually checked seatbelts only

rear number plate backing starting to peel away

Fail 9 May 2012 99,652 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped

centre exhaust section corroded

child seats fitted to n/s and o/s rear seats - visually checked seatbelts only

rear number plate backing starting to peel away

Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,953 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only

rear number plate backing starting to peel away

Pass 21 May 2010 75,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 65,965 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

surface corosion starting on n/s rear inner sill

Pass 26 Jun 2009 65,965 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corosion starting on n/s rear inner sill

Fail 20 Jun 2009 65,840 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,186 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 43,065 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 32,649 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 LVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LVR, 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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KV03 LVR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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