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KP03 TKK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

92,067 mi
Last recorded92,067 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 TKK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 92,067 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear axel corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2024 85,827 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 79,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 78,966 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both, (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill & outer wheel arch, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both, (4.4.3 (a))

knock in steering,

Fail 27 Sep 2021 78,943 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative when operated n/s the o/s works. (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both, (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill & outer wheel arch, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both, (4.4.3 (a))

knock in steering,

Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,862 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 76,661 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 76,637 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting & outer sill, (6.2.2 (d) (i))

knock in steering,

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,230 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 75,230 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 73,281 miles

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 73,277 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,766 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 68,362 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre under inflated,

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract,

Fail 6 Feb 2015 68,362 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre under inflated,

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract,

Pass 2 Nov 2013 64,793 miles

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 61,504 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

n/s/f tyre is bald on the outer edge + close to legal limit

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 27 Oct 2011 59,332 miles

nsr seat belt buckel outer casing missing

Fail 25 Oct 2011 59,332 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsr seat belt buckel outer casing missing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 56,691 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 56,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 48,889 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 44,040 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 40,617 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 40,617 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 35,827 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 32,151 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 TKK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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