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S7 KAR

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS7 KAR
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026

Offside Front Brake showing signs of overheating

Pass 22 May 2025
Pass 17 May 2024
Pass 15 May 2023 57,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material badly corroded change asap (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 May 2022

rear seats missing unable to check rear seat belts

unable to read milageb on cloock faulty display

Pass 28 May 2021

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Jun 2020

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 4 May 2018

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

underbody covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2017 48,246 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 47,147 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 46,097 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 44,977 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2013 43,012 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 40,775 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2011 37,885 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 31,476 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 31,476 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 26,328 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 23,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 18,318 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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S7 KAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S7 KAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S7 KAR registered?

S7 KAR is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is S7 KAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S7 KAR shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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