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KW03 KTX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,348 mi
Last recorded96,348 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 KTX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 96,348 miles

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

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

minor oil leak

slight under body corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2016 90,085 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 86,799 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 21 Mar 2015 86,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine light on

Pass 5 Apr 2014 82,668 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

bonnet hard to open

Pass 13 Apr 2013 76,517 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

bonnet release and cable siezed and bonnet pull faulty

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 Apr 2013 76,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet release and cable siezed and bonnet pull faulty

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011
Fail 4 Nov 2011

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 66,430 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 66,430 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 63,158 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 63,158 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 55,682 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,016 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 41,484 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 41,484 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre has split in outer wall

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 KTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KTX, 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 KTX registered?

KW03 KTX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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