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KW03 KWC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,030 mi
Last recorded106,030 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,030 miles

Engine and side covers fitted

Engine management light ON

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box shows signs of corrossion

Pass 23 Oct 2014 104,793 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 104,792 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER COVER HANGING OS NS REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED

Pass 4 Oct 2013 103,514 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre ewxhaust section deteriorated

knock in steering

n/s/f tyre worn out on edge

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes showing corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2013 103,514 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

centre ewxhaust section deteriorated

knock in steering

n/s/f tyre worn out on edge

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy

o/s/f and o/s/r brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 12 Oct 2012 95,859 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer corroded to excess

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 5 Oct 2012 95,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer corroded to excess

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 31 Oct 2011
Pass 3 Oct 2010 78,670 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,467 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 57,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

REAR TYRES HAVE LARGE AMOUNT OF SMALL CRACKS.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 45,671 miles

rear tyre walls perished

Pass 14 Jul 2006 32,303 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 KWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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