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KW03 KUF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 KUF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013
Pass 21 Jul 2012 95,952 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 86,549 miles

near side door mirror glass broken

Fail 21 Jul 2011 86,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side door mirror glass broken

Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,981 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 76,981 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 65,676 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 65,676 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,238 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jul 2008 54,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 41,249 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 41,249 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 31,283 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 KUF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 KUF, 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 KUF registered?

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

Is KW03 KUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 KUF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KW03 KUF have outstanding finance?

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