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KP03 EBG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,232 mi
Last recorded107,232 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 EBG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 107,232 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 99,058 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

knocking noise from steering

Fail 24 Mar 2014 99,055 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

knocking noise from steering

Pass 26 Mar 2013 92,874 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front brake flexi hoses perishing

advise both front tyres bald inner edge and tread low

advise exhaust system corroding

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front wheel bearing very noisey

advise off side rear tyre perishing

advise steering column noisey

advise wiper operation smeary and noisey

Fail 21 Mar 2013 92,870 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise both front brake flexi hoses perishing

advise both front tyres bald inner edge and tread low

advise exhaust system corroding

advise front screen chipped

advise off side front wheel bearing very noisey

advise off side rear tyre perishing

advise steering column noisey

advise wiper operation smeary and noisey

Pass 24 Mar 2012 85,269 miles

Nearside 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 22 Mar 2011 76,931 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 65,228 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,345 miles

chip in windscreen zone A and B

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,308 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 49,015 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 49,015 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2006 30,474 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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KP03 EBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 KP03 EBG, 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 KP03 EBG registered?

KP03 EBG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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