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KW03 AOA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

105,930 mi
Last recorded105,930 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 AOA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 105,930 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 105,930 miles

Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 101,375 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 101,375 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 99,608 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 96,365 miles

Front discs are worn

N/S/R brake pad worn

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2018 96,365 miles

Front discs are worn

N/S/R brake pad worn

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Nov 2017 93,076 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear tyre has age cuts around sidewall and wearing low on inner edges.

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on the inside.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust box has corrosion

Fail 14 Nov 2017 93,076 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing. (7.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Rear tyre has age cuts around sidewall and wearing low on inner edges.

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on the inside.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust box has corrosion

Pass 16 Nov 2016 90,443 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

middle exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Nov 2015 88,120 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust box corroded and bracket is insecure

nearside rear tyre feathered inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly feathered and has a nail

slight play in inner steering joint offside front

Pass 12 Nov 2014 86,174 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Nov 2014 86,174 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,080 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres feathered inner edges

front wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 15 Nov 2012 81,550 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 78,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 78,347 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 69,505 miles

offside and nearside front flexi brake hoses perished cracked

Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,473 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn . slight out of shape on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2008 42,939 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 28,514 miles

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

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

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

damage to near side rear tyre outter side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2006 17,446 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 17,446 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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KW03 AOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KW03 AOA, 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 KW03 AOA registered?

KW03 AOA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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