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KW03 KMK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,409 mi
Last recorded127,409 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 127,409 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

exhaust rear silencer very corroded

Pass 22 May 2013 109,314 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

corosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

corosion to rear exhaust silencer / rear mounting broken away from pipe

n/s/f jacking point pad missingi

rear number plate deteriating

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 18 May 2013 109,157 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

clutch pedal anti slip pad missing

corosion to o/s/r metal brake pipe

corosion to rear exhaust silencer / rear mounting broken away from pipe

n/s/f jacking point pad missingi

rear number plate deteriating

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 28 May 2012 96,812 miles

damage to windscreen outside swept area

n/s/f jacking point pad missing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to wear bars

some corosion to exhaust system

some distortion to o/s/f wheel inner rim

wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 28 May 2012 96,812 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

n/s/f jacking point pad missing

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge close to wear bars

some corosion to exhaust system

some distortion to o/s/f wheel inner rim

wiper blades smearing screen

Pass 13 May 2011 84,647 miles

damage to windscreen outside swept area

n/s/f jacking point pad missing

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit

rear number plate deteriating

some distortion to o/s/f wheel inner rim

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 13 May 2011 84,647 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to windscreen outside swept area

n/s/f jacking point pad missing

o/s/r tyre getting close to limit

rear number plate deteriating

some distortion to o/s/f wheel inner rim

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 4 Jun 2010 72,188 miles

brake fluid level between min/max

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

front brake pads appear to be getting low

knock detected at steering wheel no apparent excesive play found

n/s/f jacking point block missing

screw in n/s/r tyre

windscreen has mark but not affecting view of road

wiper blades noisy on screen aand starting to smear screen

Fail 3 Jun 2010 72,188 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

brake fluid level between min/max

damage to windscreen swept area not exceeding 40mm

front brake pads appear to be getting low

knock detected at steering wheel no apparent excesive play found

n/s/f jacking point block missing

screw in n/s/r tyre

windscreen has mark but not affecting view of road

wiper blades noisy on screen aand starting to smear screen

Pass 16 May 2009 58,686 miles

n/s/f jacking point missing

nail in o/s/f tyre screw in n/s /r tyre

slight play in steering column lower uj

Pass 30 May 2008 44,883 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake inner pads seem low, however difficult to fully inspect condition. advise full front brake check

Fail 30 May 2008 44,883 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

front brake inner pads seem low, however difficult to fully inspect condition. advise full front brake check

Pass 2 Jun 2007 31,237 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,853 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 KMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KMK, 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 KMK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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