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VO03 KTV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,959 mi
Last recorded51,959 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 KTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,959 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 26 Aug 2016 51,949 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 42,970 miles

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

child seat fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2015 42,968 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

child seat fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,211 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 30,578 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside steering rack inner ball joint (drum stick)worn close to excess

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 23,713 miles

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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 19,020 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 14,659 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear wheels have slightly warped

unable to check rear seat belts as baby seats fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,659 miles

both rear wheels have slightly warped

unable to check rear seat belts as baby seats fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2008 8,891 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 8,891 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 6,331 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 1,809 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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VO03 KTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VO03 KTV, 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 VO03 KTV registered?

VO03 KTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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