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KW03 JCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,840 mi
Last recorded112,840 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 JCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,840 miles

ball joint covers poor

front shock weak

front+ rear brake pipes very rusty

slight blow exhaust

Fail 3 Sep 2018

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ball joint covers poor

front shock weak

front+ rear brake pipes very rusty

slight blow exhaust

Pass 9 Jun 2017 104,481 miles

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both rear brake pipes very corroded

Front inner brake pads worn

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Fail 30 May 2017 104,476 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front brake pipes corroded

Both rear brake pipes very corroded

Front inner brake pads worn

Nearside front shock absorber damp

Fail 29 Apr 2017 103,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 96,242 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn inner/outer edges

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 10 Feb 2016 96,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre worn inner/outer edges

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,321 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,774 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 70,397 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 61,221 miles

Offside front tyre tread depth getting low.

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,020 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 47,262 miles

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

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

right front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 14 May 2007 36,758 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 36,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2006 25,591 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 JCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 JCZ, 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 JCZ registered?

KW03 JCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for KW03 JCZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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