MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML warning lamp on
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50 15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
EML warning lamp on
Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nail in offside rear tyre
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management lamp on
offside front headlamp unit has movement
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine management lamp on
offside front headlamp unit has movement
Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edge
Exhaust Middle Section In Poor Condition
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Driveshaft Boot Insecure
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Both Front Tyres Worn On Outer Edge
Exhaust Middle Section In Poor Condition
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Inner Driveshaft Boot Insecure
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front pads and discs worn to limit
front tyres 2mm inner edge
knock and slight play steering rack
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s dipped beam pattern poor
n/s inner screen washer poor
uneven wear both rear tyre treads inner edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s dipped beam pattern poor
n/s inner screen washer poor
n/s/f tyre tread scrubbing inner edge
uneven wear both rear tyre treads inner edges
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KP03 SXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SXS, 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 SXS registered?
KP03 SXS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2003.
Is KP03 SXS safe to buy?
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