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KP03 TKC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,974 mi
Last recorded100,974 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2015 100,974 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside rear coil spring corroding

offside rear light cluster damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Fail 30 Jun 2015 100,974 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

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

front flexible brake hoses deteriorating

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside rear coil spring corroding

offside rear light cluster damaged

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2014 95,685 miles

front brake hoses deteriorating

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside rear coil spring corroding

rear exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear tyres badly cracking

wipers not clearing 100% and split

Fail 25 Jun 2014 95,685 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake hoses deteriorating

front lower arm bushes deteriorating

nearside rear coil spring corroding

rear exhaust mount broken

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

rear tyres badly cracking

wipers not clearing 100% and split

Pass 2 Jul 2013 93,093 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 93,093 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 85,295 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,946 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 75,194 miles

large under trays

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 73,735 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,077 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 64,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

all road wheels have slightly distorted bead rims

Pass 22 Mar 2006 44,479 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TKC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TKC, 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 TKC registered?

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

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