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KP03 TEU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,972 mi
Last recorded75,972 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,972 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 71,819 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

plastic outer cover sills fitted

rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 27 Feb 2014 71,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

plastic outer cover sills fitted

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,327 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 69,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,391 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,115 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 62,146 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 62,146 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Feb 2010 62,119 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,161 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 55,843 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 55,843 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 55,840 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 55,190 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 55,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 44,259 miles

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 TEU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KP03 TEU?

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What year was KP03 TEU registered?

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

Is KP03 TEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 TEU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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