MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,459 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
nearside front tyre worn close to limit and inner sidewall slightly damaged!
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror unit (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
retested due to wrong millage entered on the 06/10/2021
Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror unit indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure not safe to drive (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light door mirror unit indicator (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear silencer deteriorated
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear tyre inner walls fauling wheel arch liners
corrosion nearside rear brake pipe
under floor covers/outer sill covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components
Oil leaking excessively from transmission transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear silencer deteriorated
Rear tyre inner walls fauling wheel arch liners
corrosion nearside rear brake pipe
under floor covers/outer sill covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded
Rear brake imbalance close to maximum limits
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear tyre inner walls fauling plastic wheel arch liner
corrosion on nearside rear brake pipe
outer sill panel covers fitted preventing access
under floor covers fitted preventing access/inspection of components
Engine covers, Sill covers, Undertrays fitted
Washers weak
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake hoses deteriorated
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
chunk missing from nearside front tyre outer wall
slight play in steering column universal joints
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside front tyre sidewall chunk missing from side wall no cords exposed or other damage visible
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside front tyre sidewall chunk missing from side wall no cords exposed or other damage visible
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords exposed or evidence of structural damage
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KY03 VVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 KY03 VVW, 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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KY03 VVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2003.
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