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KP03 TCX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,211 mi
Last recorded118,211 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 118,211 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 110,351 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 100,516 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 91,445 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,016 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 75,335 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight knocking noise from steering column

underside of car covered by undertrays

Fail 26 Feb 2015 75,330 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight knocking noise from steering column

underside of car covered by undertrays

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,906 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side rear seat belt stork cover missing.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,762 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 55,906 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 53,088 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 May 2010 49,646 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 49,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2009 46,257 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 41,842 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 15 May 2008 41,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 36,734 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 36,734 miles

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

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 30 May 2006 29,666 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 29,666 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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 TCX 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 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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

KP03 TCX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is KP03 TCX safe to buy?

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