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KP03 TJZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

56,751 mi
Last recorded56,751 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 TJZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,751 miles

centre silencer starting to corrode

engine warning light on

front brake pads and discs starting to wear

handbrake travel getting long

rear brake discs starting to corrode and wear

rear exhaust hanger corroded away from pipe

Fail 28 Sep 2021 56,751 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre silencer starting to corrode

engine warning light on

front brake pads and discs starting to wear

handbrake travel getting long

rear brake discs starting to corrode and wear

rear exhaust hanger corroded away from pipe

Pass 15 Jul 2020 53,435 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 51,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 51,376 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 49,315 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge and deteriorating.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle covered in plastic panels so unable to assess underside properly.

Fail 15 Feb 2018 49,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing outer edge and deteriorating.

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle covered in plastic panels so unable to assess underside properly.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 46,409 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 46,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 45,687 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust mounting snap

under cover fitted to car. sill cover fitted to car

Fail 23 Oct 2015 45,687 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust mounting snap

under cover fitted to car. sill cover fitted to car

Pass 29 Sep 2014 42,020 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 42,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2013 40,137 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 40,137 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 39,292 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 35,347 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 33,029 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,861 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 30,861 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 28,641 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 28,641 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 25,929 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 May 2007 24,014 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 22,135 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 TJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 TJZ, 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 TJZ registered?

KP03 TJZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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