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KV03 LWD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,117 mi
Last recorded74,117 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 LWD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,117 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2012 66,945 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 59,059 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 51,614 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 44,131 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 37,350 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 37,350 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 30,085 miles

brake warning light on

abs wire rubbing on o/s/f rim

Pass 16 Jan 2006 21,620 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 21,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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 LWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KV03 LWD?

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What year was KV03 LWD registered?

KV03 LWD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 April 2003.

Is KV03 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 LWD shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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