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KW03 ONR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,171 mi
Last recorded118,171 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 ONR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 118,171 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise tyres low pressures

Fail 12 Jul 2013 114,641 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust center silencer corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 114,641 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust center silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 109,392 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 27 Jul 2011 105,335 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,335 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 91,609 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2009 78,265 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 78,265 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,713 miles

front and rear brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 25 Jul 2007 50,801 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 50,703 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads showing signs of wear

Pass 6 Jul 2006 32,034 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 ONR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ONR, 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 ONR registered?

KW03 ONR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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