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KW03 KNB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,182 mi
Last recorded75,182 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,182 miles

exhaust corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 5 Jul 2018 75,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front tyre perishing badly

exhaust corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2016 72,547 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 69,448 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 67,036 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 67,006 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 63,096 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 63,096 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 52,272 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 52,272 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 43,278 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,468 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 34,468 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 19,769 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 KNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 KNB, 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 KNB registered?

KW03 KNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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