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KV03 NUP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,278 mi
Last recorded86,278 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,278 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 86,277 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 82,775 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 80,549 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 80,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 74,060 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 74,060 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 61,540 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 60,318 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,318 miles

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

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,235 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 56,103 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 56,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,506 miles

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

n/s/f mirror glass missing

Pass 23 Mar 2009 43,504 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 43,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 37,239 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,613 miles

Only near side front seat fitted at time of test.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,904 miles

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

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 NUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NUP, 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 NUP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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