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KW03 WGM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,425 mi
Last recorded83,425 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 WGM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 83,425 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 78,328 miles

vehicle fitted with under trays , wheel arch liners ,body sill covers and engine cover obscuring view to components

Pass 2 Nov 2018 77,052 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,118 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Nov 2016 71,891 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

both front wiper blades smearing windscreen

Fail 17 Oct 2016 71,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front both front inner track rod joints slight play

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

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

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

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

offside front, near side rear and off side rear , sidewalls splitting

Pass 28 Oct 2015 68,669 miles

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

slight play steering rack inner joints.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,852 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 64,850 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,516 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,931 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 52,713 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,500 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 38,993 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 35,399 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 35,399 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 26,865 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 26,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 26,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

damage to n/s/f of car

front number plate cracked (has had temp repair)

n/s/r tyre 0mm on inner edge

rear number plate in poor condition

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 WGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WGM, 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 WGM registered?

KW03 WGM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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