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KP03 TKE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,773 mi
Last recorded62,773 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 TKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 62,773 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 62,771 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective torn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 60,018 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 56,906 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 56,904 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 54,543 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 52,316 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 47,580 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 46,282 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 45,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer all perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer all perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer all perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 44,757 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 43,726 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,753 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 42,753 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,802 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,764 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 39,736 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 38,534 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,430 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,104 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 33,390 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 33,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.C1)

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 TKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TKE, 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 TKE registered?

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

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The MOT history for KP03 TKE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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