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KW03 KWA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

81,592 mi
Last recorded81,592 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 81,592 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 81,571 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 75,558 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,912 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 70,912 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 62,847 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 62,847 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 52,257 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 44,268 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 34,724 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 28,795 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,306 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 42,365 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,656 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 32,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2006 27,005 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 KWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KWA, 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 KWA registered?

KW03 KWA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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