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KP03 LBF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,171 mi
Last recorded195,171 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 LBF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 195,171 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 195,171 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 186,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

exhaust rusted

Pass 25 Jun 2018 174,956 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brakes hoses slightly perished

Fail 25 Jun 2018 174,956 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brakes hoses slightly perished

Pass 15 Jun 2017 162,582 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 149,099 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

brake pipes above under trays

brake pipes corroded

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2016 149,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

brake pipes corroded

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes above under trays

Pass 3 Jul 2015 134,918 miles

front flexible brake hoses perished

nearside front shock weeping but damping efficiency unaffected

nearside rear shock absorber weeping and very poor damping efficiency

undershields fitted obscuring some components

Fail 23 Jun 2015 134,702 miles

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

front flexible brake hoses perished

nearside front shock weeping but damping efficiency unaffected

nearside rear shock absorber weeping and very poor damping efficiency

undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 120,460 miles

slight front brake imbalance under light braking

Fail 20 Jun 2014 120,460 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight front brake imbalance under light braking

Pass 14 Jun 2013 99,653 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2012 87,387 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management(mil)light on

windscreen wipers smearing close to excessive

Pass 23 Jun 2011 76,763 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 72,910 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 70,139 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 66,846 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 62,545 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 46,752 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 LBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LBF, 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 LBF registered?

KP03 LBF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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