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KW03 HSV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

97,890 mi
Last recorded97,890 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 HSV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2025 97,890 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 10 Jul 2024 91,378 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNT DEFECTIVE ()

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL BACKING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive IMMER SILL BACKING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2024 91,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Gearbox mounting defective OFFSIDE ENGINE MOUNT DEFECTIVE ()

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER SILL BACKING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive IMMER SILL BACKING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 82,718 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

HAND BRAKE PARKING LEVER HAS LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL

N/S/F TYRE SLIGHTLY WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACKING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL BACKING PANEL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SLIGHT CORROSION ON BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES

Pass 22 Jul 2022 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear exaust coroded slightly

Fail 22 Jul 2022 76,227 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exaust coroded slightly

Fail 9 Jul 2022 76,043 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust silencer detereoated

rear exhaust bracket broken but sufficiently supported

Pass 23 Jul 2021 72,108 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer slightly detereoated

Fail 23 Jul 2021 72,108 miles

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

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

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

exhaust silencer slightly detereoated

Pass 6 Jun 2020 67,891 miles

centre exhaust silencer detereoated

Fail 6 Jun 2020 67,891 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

centre exhaust silencer detereoated

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2019 63,982 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 63,982 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2018 59,732 miles

both front tyre treads slight wear on outer edges

centre exhaust silencer detereoated

rear exhaust tail pipe hanging bracket corroded & adrift

Fail 25 May 2018 59,732 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyre treads slight wear on outer edges

centre exhaust silencer detereoated

rear exhaust tail pipe hanging bracket corroded & adrift

Pass 1 Jun 2017 55,124 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2017 55,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 50,474 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 46,328 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 46,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,900 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 40,153 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 37,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 35,020 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 32,885 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 30,615 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,707 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,828 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 HSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 HSV, 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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KW03 HSV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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