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RV03 KCG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

118,030 mi
Last recorded118,030 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 KCG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 118,030 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2017 118,026 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 110,146 miles

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

engine management light on

Fail 1 Jun 2016 110,145 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of cracking in tread

engine covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection

engine management light on

Fail 13 May 2016 109,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine management light on

slight play in steering rack ends

undertrays fitted on underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2015 96,869 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2015 96,862 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 94,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2013 94,571 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,184 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 80,982 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 80,947 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 80,947 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 73,975 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 73,821 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 73,821 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,800 miles

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

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

both number plates stained

Fail 18 Feb 2008 46,436 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,167 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 26,931 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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RV03 KCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 RV03 KCG, 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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RV03 KCG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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