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KW03 KUU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

72,240 mi
Last recorded72,240 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 72,240 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 72,192 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split & slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NSR wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OSR wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material & OSF (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 70,014 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached osr wing corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and osf cracking 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 66,996 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 64,687 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 62,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2019 62,977 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 62,190 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front tyre has perishing on outer sidewall/edge (cords or ply not exposed)

Pass 12 May 2016 59,301 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 59,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust tail pipe knocking against N/S/R supension arm

engine lamp on

Pass 20 Aug 2015 57,879 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 53,623 miles

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)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 51,452 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 47,979 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,790 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 45,018 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 41,779 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,779 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 38,667 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 36,203 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 31,993 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 KUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KUU, 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 KUU registered?

KW03 KUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is KW03 KUU safe to buy?

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