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KW03 WYY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,987 mi
Last recorded74,987 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW03 WYY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 74,987 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear bumper area damaged but secure

Offside door area damaged.

Rear rear brake results just met and will need to be adjusted in the near future

eml light on

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,199 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2016 69,199 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 57,170 miles

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Sep 2014 57,170 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Sep 2013 36,479 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,293 miles

both front flexi-brake hoses perrished and splitting

washers require adjustment

Pass 16 Dec 2010 35,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 35,255 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 35,255 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise strong front brake pads very low

Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,500 miles

Advise un der tray fitted at time of test

Advise wipers in poor condition

STRONG ADVISE pads appear low recommend check

Strong advise offside rear tyre close to legal limit on edges

Pass 19 Jun 2007 32,853 miles

ADVISE STRONG NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY OUT OF SHAPE REQUIRES IMMEADIATE REPLACEMENT

ADVISE STRONG OFFSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY OUT OF SHAPE RECOMMEND INSTANT REPLACEMENT

front brake pads low

plastic undertray fitted front to rear at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2006 24,928 miles

both front tyres worn to blocks

both rear tyres out of shape

offside front alloy wheel damaged

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 WYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WYY, 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 WYY registered?

KW03 WYY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is KW03 WYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW03 WYY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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