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KP03 TKX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

99,127 mi
Last recorded99,127 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,127 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 99,127 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ESP light on

Management light on

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 95,378 miles

brake dises corroded/worn

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes harshly corroded (border line pass)

Fail 26 May 2015 95,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake dises corroded/worn

coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded/deteriorated

front brake pipes corroded

rear brake pipes harshly corroded (border line pass)

Pass 28 May 2014 86,895 miles

exhaust system corroded

rear brake pipes corroded

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 May 2013 78,847 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r seat missing

Pass 13 Apr 2012 71,250 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 71,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 67,105 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 67,105 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 60,319 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 52,806 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 47,641 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 40,110 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 33,916 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 TKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

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

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The MOT history for KP03 TKX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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