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KP03 TKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,063 mi
Last recorded76,063 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 76,063 miles

Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2017 66,314 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both have slight perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Some wiper scratches across windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2016 65,910 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

osr tyre perishing

Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,907 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf/nsf (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

osr tyre perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,163 miles

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

EML light on

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads getting low

osr tyre perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jul 2015 62,155 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

EML light on

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake pads getting low

osr tyre perishing

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jun 2014 58,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

child seat not fitted securely

Pass 27 Jun 2014 58,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

child seat not fitted securely

Pass 19 Apr 2013 53,416 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2013 53,416 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 51,838 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 51,838 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 50,058 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 47,644 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 47,644 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,174 miles

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

osr seat missing

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 27 Mar 2008 41,260 miles

o/side rear seat not fitted .seat belt buckle not checked

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,689 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 31,331 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge. o/s/f tyre outer edge on 2mm.

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 TKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TKJ, 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 TKJ registered?

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

Is KP03 TKJ safe to buy?

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