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KV03 OLW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,605 mi
Last recorded67,605 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV03 OLW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 67,605 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 56,860 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 44,148 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 44,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 44,113 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer tyrewall cracking

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2016 42,319 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,431 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 38,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 35,493 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 33,323 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 31,162 miles

o/s/rear tyre cracking

Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,293 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 24,733 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 17,624 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 14,732 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 OLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 OLW, 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 OLW registered?

KV03 OLW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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