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KW03 HTL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

155,740 mi
Last recorded155,740 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 HTL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 155,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 142,394 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 132,465 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 124,886 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 124,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 115,108 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,399 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 105,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 96,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 86,152 miles

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

rear no plate slightly deterioted

Fail 7 Aug 2012 86,152 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate slightly deterioted

Pass 1 Aug 2011 75,231 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 64,507 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 53,986 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 53,986 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,460 miles

front no plate slight deterioted

Fail 5 Aug 2008 43,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 32,794 miles

front no: plate slightly deterioted.

Pass 4 Aug 2006 22,510 miles

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

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 HTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KW03 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

KW03 HTL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 August 2003.

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