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KW03 HRU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

77,465 mi
Last recorded77,465 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 HRU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 77,465 miles

Front Both front lower arms front bushes deteriorated, not to excess.

Nearside Door mirror casing damaged.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Signs of slight corrosion, not to excess. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 74,627 miles

Front Both front lower arm front bushes showing slight signs of deterioration not to excess.

Fail 16 Sep 2019 74,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front lower arm front bushes showing slight signs of deterioration not to excess.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre showing signs of perishing. 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Slight cut to sidewall, also wearing on inside edge and showing signs of perishing. 205/45/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 71,711 miles

Offside Front LOWER ARM FRONT BUSH WORN BUT NOT TO EXCESS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 68,774 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 63,102 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 57,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust center box corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 57,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

exhaust center box corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2014 51,442 miles

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

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)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

offside front tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre low on edges

Pass 30 Jul 2013 45,382 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,478 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 41,420 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,135 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken, but system is still surported

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer side wall

Pass 4 Aug 2009 31,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

plastic covers under whole of car restricting view as well as sills

Pass 19 Aug 2008 23,962 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 19,427 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 16,310 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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KW03 HRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KW03 HRU, 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 HRU registered?

KW03 HRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is KW03 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 HRU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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