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KV03 NUY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,973 mi
Last recorded54,973 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 54,973 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 54,973 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 52,826 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 52,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 48,743 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 44,879 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated off side and near side (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has got cut on outside wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 41,640 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 36,880 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 36,880 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 34,721 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 34,715 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 30,901 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 27,895 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 25,893 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 25,887 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2010 24,112 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 20,752 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 20,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 16,781 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 13,620 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 9,046 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 NUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NUY, 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 NUY registered?

KV03 NUY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is KV03 NUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV03 NUY shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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