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KP03 TKU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,991 mi
Last recorded114,991 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 114,991 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 May 2017 110,146 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 106,531 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 13 May 2016 106,531 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 16 May 2015 102,788 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,400 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 102,040 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 95,862 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

slight twist in n/s/r tread///// exhaust back box bracket missing

Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,862 miles

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

slight twist in n/s/r tread///// exhaust back box bracket missing

Pass 28 Mar 2012 87,484 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 78,571 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 70,355 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,945 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,734 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 45,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs are badly lipped advise replacement

n/s front wheel rim is dented on the inside

Pass 13 Apr 2006 36,065 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 TKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKU, 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 TKU registered?

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

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