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KW03 KUD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,396 mi
Last recorded96,396 miles
Recorded on19 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2017 96,396 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

indicator stoke slightly defective

Fail 19 May 2017 96,395 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

indicator stoke slightly defective

Pass 18 May 2016 90,191 miles

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 81,736 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 71,712 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 67,464 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,225 miles

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 54,734 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,561 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,660 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 42,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 36,131 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 32,047 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 32,046 miles

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

advise knock felt in steering

Fail 15 Dec 2006 31,832 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

advise offside wash and wipe

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 KUD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KUD, 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 KUD registered?

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

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