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KW03 OGA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,443 mi
Last recorded100,443 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 OGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 100,443 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 100,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,909 miles

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2016 91,909 miles

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

windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 2 Jan 2015 85,644 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

wipoer starting to smear screen

Pass 2 Jan 2015 85,644 miles

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

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

wipoer starting to smear screen

Pass 3 Jan 2014 78,871 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 65,545 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 65,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 56,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 56,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 47,413 miles

damagae to wheel trims, engine damp with oil, front brake pads worn low

engine management warning lamp on dash, svs warning lamp on dash, wipers smearing and noisy

minor sidewall damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyres, slight cracking to n/s/r tyre

n/s and o/s front flexible brake hoses cracking, o/s/r tyre nail in tread

rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly, under side of vehicle covered by trims

slight damage to o/s mirror casing, exhaust silencor corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2011 47,413 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

damagae to wheel trims, engine damp with oil, front brake pads worn low

engine management warning lamp on dash, svs warning lamp on dash, wipers smearing and noisy

minor sidewall damage to n/s/f and n/s/r tyres, slight cracking to n/s/r tyre

n/s and o/s front flexible brake hoses cracking, o/s/r tyre nail in tread

rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly, under side of vehicle covered by trims

slight damage to o/s mirror casing, exhaust silencor corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2010 39,600 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 39,600 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 33,453 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 28,991 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre perrished

Fail 10 Mar 2008 28,991 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear tyre perrished

Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,034 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 21,395 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 21,381 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 OGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 OGA, 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 OGA registered?

KW03 OGA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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