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KW03 KWG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

86,192 mi
Last recorded86,192 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 86,192 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 86,192 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 84,618 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 83,775 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Management light is on

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has slight wear on the inside edge of the Tyres tread

Pass 10 Nov 2015 82,183 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2015 82,181 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 80,874 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 80,873 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 77,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 77,828 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 76,600 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 76,600 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2011
Pass 9 Jun 2010 73,881 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 73,881 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 70,977 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 58,966 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 47,865 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,255 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 KWG 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 68.4%.

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 KWG, 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 KWG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW03 KWG shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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