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KP03 TLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,017 mi
Last recorded62,017 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 62,017 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 610,301 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 610,301 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2016 59,458 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 59,458 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 58,497 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 56,028 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 55,054 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 53,795 miles

rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 22 Jan 2010 50,467 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2009 48,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

front and rear number plates coming apart

unable to inspect all brake and fuel lines due to under vehicle covers

Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,749 miles

unable to carry out full inspection due to undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,342 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front and rear number plates coming apart

front and rear wipers smearing screen

slight knocking from steering coloumn

unable to check all fuel and brake pipes due to under vehicle covers

Fail 20 Apr 2007 40,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

front and rear number plates coming apart

front and rear wipers smearing screen

slight knocking from steering coloumn

unable to check all fuel and brake pipes due to under vehicle covers

Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,294 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 33,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 TLZ 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 TLZ, 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 TLZ registered?

KP03 TLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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The MOT history for KP03 TLZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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