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KP03 LGC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

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

RegistrationKP03 LGC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 88,744 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 87,772 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 86,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 85,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 83,167 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2021 83,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 81,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 81,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 77,890 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 73,577 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 71,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195-50-15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,459 miles

Light corrosion on brake pipes

Slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Fail 12 Apr 2016 70,457 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked Upper lower cup (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Light corrosion on brake pipes

Slight exhaust blow from centre joint

Pass 16 Apr 2015 68,317 miles

Both front shock tops noisey

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Apr 2015 68,315 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Both front shock tops noisey

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 65,516 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking on both front brake flexis

Fail 9 Apr 2014 65,514 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight cracking on both front brake flexis

Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2012 60,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 May 2011 56,788 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear exhaust not fully supported

Pass 23 Apr 2010 51,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,338 miles

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

both rear tyres deteriorated

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Apr 2008 34,650 miles

rear no plate

Pass 26 Apr 2007 24,449 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE DISCOLOURING

Pass 26 Apr 2006 16,918 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE

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 LGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 LGC, 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 LGC registered?

KP03 LGC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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The MOT history for KP03 LGC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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