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KW03 KVC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

41,829 mi
Last recorded41,829 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 KVC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 41,829 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2023 41,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view wing mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,701 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 34,482 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 33,148 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 32,492 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 31,752 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 31,752 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 30,987 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 30,166 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 29,350 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 28,546 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 26,457 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 26,457 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 24,617 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 23,232 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 21,466 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2009 21,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 19,605 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 18,317 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 17,374 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 KVC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver 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 KVC, 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 KVC registered?

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

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