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KW03 ONH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,225 mi
Last recorded104,225 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 ONH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 104,225 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 97,205 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 96,909 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 78,941 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,180 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 59,714 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 55,915 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 55,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 May 2011 51,293 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2010 48,624 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2010 48,624 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 45,142 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 45,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 41,512 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 36,699 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,177 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 ONH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ONH, 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 ONH registered?

KW03 ONH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is KW03 ONH safe to buy?

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