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KV03 OLC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,563 mi
Last recorded128,563 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 OLC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 128,563 miles

Both Rear Wheel Arches Starting to Rust

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

Fail 13 May 2020 128,563 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both Rear Wheel Arches Starting to Rust

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 125,657 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 121,723 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 121,723 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 115,903 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 108,829 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 101,837 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 95,208 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 95,208 miles

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

ext. system starting to rust in places

general wear on discs

metal brake pipes starting to rust in places

most of cars underside is covered in plastic

n/s plastic sil cover damaged

n/s/f tyre side wall wearing

plastic c0vers fitted over sils

rear number plate wearing

slight bodywork damage to n/s/r door

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

surface rust on parts of susp.

Fail 7 May 2013 87,742 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 87,742 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 78,926 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Near side front bumper damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2009 53,342 miles

Both rear tyres are cracking up on the sidewalls

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

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

Unable to conduct a full mot inspection due to plastic pannels covering thre underside of the vehcile

Pass 28 Apr 2008 44,012 miles

unable to carry out full underbody inspection due to plastic covers

Pass 2 May 2007 35,311 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 27,379 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 OLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OLC, 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 OLC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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