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MA03 KWK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

White Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

153,425 mi
Last recorded153,425 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 KWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 153,425 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 146,397 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 146,386 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 140,598 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 134,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 134,465 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 128,604 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 123,069 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 110,739 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 101,141 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 101,141 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 91,402 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 78,358 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,913 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 55,056 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,998 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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MA03 KWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in White with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MA03 KWK, 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 MA03 KWK registered?

MA03 KWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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