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KP03 NSF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,274 mi
Last recorded165,274 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 NSF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 165,274 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 65,239 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 65,106 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front both tyres splitting in several places on inner sidewalls

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed needs closing firmly (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch and door closing area slightly damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded at rear

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 62,611 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

various corrosion on body work

Fail 25 Apr 2018 62,610 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

various corrosion on body work

Pass 21 Apr 2017 60,337 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 5 May 2016 58,626 miles

Exhaust slightly corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

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

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

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside sill corroded at rear

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,938 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 56,938 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 53,456 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 53,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre side walls cracking o/s/r tyre side walls cracking

Pass 7 May 2013 50,135 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 45,029 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 37,827 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,419 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 24,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,466 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,309 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 13,499 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 13,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KP03 NSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black 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 NSF, 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 NSF registered?

KP03 NSF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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