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KW03 KVX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

83,339 mi
Last recorded83,339 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2019 83,339 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Oct 2018 79,248 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 73,978 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pipes under sealed not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2016 65,535 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

full underside covered in plastic trays preventing complete inspection of components

Pass 10 Aug 2015 60,064 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 56,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F tyre has cracking inner sidewall

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 56,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F tyre has cracking inner sidewall

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,007 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 46,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

No Spare tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front normal rim fitted(not space saver), others allys.

nearside rear tyre tread has uneven wear.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,427 miles

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

n/s o/s front brake discs getting rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2011 43,427 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front brake discs getting rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2010 38,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 38,748 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 35,579 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 35,579 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,366 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 27,515 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 24,135 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 24,135 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 KVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KVX, 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 KVX registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW03 KVX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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