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KP03 SZE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

12,097 mi
Last recorded12,097 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 SZE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2019 12,097 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 89,748 miles

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

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

Nearside Front flexible brake hose perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted through-out underside

Fail 19 Jun 2018 89,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front flexible brake hose perished

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front flexible brake hose perished

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted through-out underside

Pass 6 Jun 2017 79,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 72,389 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 66,221 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 59,407 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 59,407 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

indicator fault

Pass 21 May 2013 49,796 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 May 2013 49,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,210 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 48,381 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,389 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,448 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 46,448 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 43,224 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 43,224 miles

Upper Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 23,989 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 23,989 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear unable to check belt properly

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 SZE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

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

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