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KW03 SWX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,832 mi
Last recorded76,832 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 76,832 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 76,832 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 72,591 miles

Front Wiper blade rubber small split. cleaning ok.

Nearside Front Baby chair.

Under trays fitted.

Fail 26 Apr 2016 72,586 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Main beam comes on when fog light switch on position. (1.7.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour Lens cracked. (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Main beam comes on when fog light switch on position. (1.7.5c)

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

Front Wiper blade rubber small split. cleaning ok.

Nearside Front Baby chair.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 65,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 60,512 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 60,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,111 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 52,111 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 45,289 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 45,289 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,124 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 38,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 34,190 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 31,292 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S rear tyre perished

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,292 miles

N/S rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,317 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,700 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 SWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SWX, 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 SWX registered?

KW03 SWX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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