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KW03 KVV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

106,405 mi
Last recorded106,405 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 106,405 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 106,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 104,374 miles

Centre Exhaust box mounting bracket corroded and broken

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring tip broken not affecting performance or location

Pass 13 Jul 2015 100,771 miles

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

exhaust system deteriorating

front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inside edge

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 6 Jul 2015 100,758 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorating

front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

nearside rear tyre worn uneven inside edge

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2014 92,424 miles

both sides front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

exhaust back box corroding

various steel brake pipes corroding

Fail 27 Jun 2014 92,197 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both sides front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

exhaust back box corroding

various steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 21 Jun 2013 86,578 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system very corroded

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2013 86,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

exhaust system very corroded

front brake discs wearing and corroding, pads getting low

imbalance and variation front brakes

offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 30 Jun 2012 82,686 miles

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

both sides front flexible brake hoses cracking

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres worn excessively uneven inner edges, nearside worst and close to legal limit!

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 29 Jun 2011 77,341 miles

both sides front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

exhaust back box quite corroded

slight judder both sides front brakes

Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,991 miles

nearside front tyre worn

both sides front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2010 69,991 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both sides front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

exhaust back box corroded

nearside front tyre worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 60,113 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees

exhaust back box very corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2008 49,833 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,833 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 49,833 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 49,833 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 41,730 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 30,738 miles

all tyres wearing to various degrees, nearside front worst

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 KVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KVV, 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 KVV registered?

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

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