MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,890 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
centre exhaust silencer detereoated
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))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
both front tyre treads slight wear on outer edges
centre exhaust silencer detereoated
rear exhaust tail pipe hanging bracket corroded & adrift
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
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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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