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KW03 OOU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,008 mi
Last recorded120,008 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 OOU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 120,008 miles

CREAK FROM O/S/F SUSPENSION TOP MTG

N/S/R SUSPENSION ARM BEARINGS WORN

Pass 18 Feb 2020 117,319 miles

both front shocks leaking

Fail 18 Feb 2020 117,319 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

both front shocks leaking

Pass 30 Jan 2019 111,041 miles

uneven brake application on front

Fail 29 Jan 2019 111,041 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear skirt panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

uneven brake application on front

Pass 26 Feb 2018 105,780 miles

SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

Fail 23 Feb 2018 105,780 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

SLIGHT NOISE O/S/R WHEEL BEARING

TWO PUNCTURES IN N/S/R TYRE

Pass 17 Feb 2017 100,301 miles

FRONT BRAKE HOSE SLEEVES BROKEN/ WASHERS WEAK

Fail 17 Feb 2017 100,301 miles

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

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

FRONT BRAKE HOSE SLEEVES BROKEN/ WASHERS WEAK

Pass 25 Feb 2016 96,063 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,862 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Aug 2014 76,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 63,937 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)

knock in steering column requires attension

Fail 26 Jul 2013 63,801 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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)

knock in steering column requires attension

Pass 26 Jul 2012 55,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Protective Sleeves Fitted To Front Brake Hoses Deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2012 55,885 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Protective Sleeves Fitted To Front Brake Hoses Deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2011 49,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 44,333 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 39,570 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,969 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 28,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 21,849 miles

20% front brake inbalance

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 OOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OOU, 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 OOU registered?

KW03 OOU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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