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RV03 KHM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,739 mi
Last recorded65,739 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2009
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 KHM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,739 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,130 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 62,130 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 57,876 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

front tyre very slightly deteriorated

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

slight play n/s & o/s front top suspension mounts

Fail 1 Oct 2007 57,876 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake fluid level getting low

front brake disc's badly worn!

front tyre very slightly deteriorated

n/s/r seat belt not tested due to child seat

slight play n/s & o/s front top suspension mounts

tyres underinflated

n/s/r tyre badly deteriorated!

o/s/r tyre badly deteriorated!

Pass 6 Apr 2006 49,411 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 KHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KHM, 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 RV03 KHM registered?

RV03 KHM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is RV03 KHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV03 KHM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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