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KP03 SXZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,115 mi
Last recorded123,115 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 123,115 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie bar (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2019 115,854 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 115,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 111,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

centre exhaust bracket missing but exhaust not insecure

noise in steering column

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Pass 29 Mar 2017 108,931 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knocking in steering column

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Fail 28 Mar 2017 108,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

knocking in steering column

o/s/r inner sill rusty

Pass 9 Mar 2016 104,951 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 104,951 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 97,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2014 89,180 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 87,613 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,746 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 67,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 54,452 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,484 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,555 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 32,868 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 26,797 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 26,797 miles

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

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 SXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

KP03 SXZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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