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KW03 KVM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

84,080 mi
Last recorded84,080 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 KVM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 84,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass on m o t recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

small knocking noise from steering monitor

Fail 15 May 2018 84,080 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users front bumper insecurely fitted rectified (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit border line pass on m o t recommend replacement (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

small knocking noise from steering monitor

Pass 15 May 2017 84,080 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured advise o/s rear light unit lenses has taped repair (1.1.A.3e)

advise on o/s side repeater lamp condition

advise rear bumper condition

Pass 19 May 2016 83,620 miles

advise on condition of n/s front tyre outer side wall monitor

Fail 11 May 2016 83,620 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

advise on condition of n/s front tyre outer side wall monitor

Pass 30 Apr 2015 82,803 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 82,803 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 May 2014 81,893 miles

Advised front wipers split but clear screen

Advised nearside front tyres has cut but not to the cord

Avsised on condition of offside repeater lamp

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 80,264 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 80,264 miles

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

advise dampers genraly fitted as pairs

Pass 3 May 2012 78,200 miles

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

advise n/s front and rear tyres have signs of ageing on outer sidewalls monitor reccomend replacement

Pass 6 Apr 2011 75,735 miles

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

advise minor noise from stearing coloum rocked on test monitor

advise on cat condition

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,602 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise engine oil light flashed during coarse of test monitor may be start of underline of underlin e fault

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,443 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Mar 2009 71,443 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,606 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 50,261 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 44,004 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 KVM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KVM, 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 KVM registered?

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

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