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KP03 TNK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,283 mi
Last recorded113,283 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 113,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2016 113,283 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine Covers / Undertrays Fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 111,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 111,131 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 108,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2013 70,258 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,497 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Apr 2011 58,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

front brake pads wearing low

unable to do full inspection under vehicle due to covers

Fail 26 Apr 2011 58,280 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

front brake pads wearing low

unable to do full inspection under vehicle due to covers

Pass 6 May 2010 53,519 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 53,519 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2010 53,511 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

child seats fitted to rear so unable to fully inspect belts

n/s/r tyre has slight wall damage

Pass 16 Apr 2009 47,086 miles

front bumper panel bent

slight clunk in steering column/rack?

Pass 7 May 2008 39,900 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 32,382 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,370 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 TNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TNK, 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 TNK registered?

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

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