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KW03 OOY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,864 mi
Last recorded103,864 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 103,864 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 103,864 miles

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2022 89,759 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 87,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 83,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 83,386 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 79,593 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 7 Jul 2017 79,593 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,040 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 75,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Feb 2015 75,240 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2014 73,564 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 73,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,574 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 68,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Mar 2011 68,365 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2010 62,377 miles

centre exhaust bracket weak

front discs worn and pitted

Fail 20 Mar 2010 623,774 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

centre exhaust bracket weak

front discs worn and pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2009 58,189 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 53,794 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 43,641 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 30,943 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 OOY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OOY, 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 OOY registered?

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

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