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KP03 TNN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,897 mi
Last recorded110,897 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,897 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 110,534 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 109,904 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 109,578 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 109,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2015 104,611 miles

Brake fluid low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r reverse light inop

some corrosion on body.

Fail 2 Apr 2015 104,585 miles

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

Brake fluid low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine light on.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r reverse light inop

some corrosion on body.

Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,698 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded and ridged

Exhaust back box deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Slight corrosion to vehicle body and front subframe

Steering slightly noisey

Fail 8 Apr 2014 100,694 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front brake discs slightly corroded and ridged

Exhaust back box deteriorating

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear lamp unit cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight corrosion to vehicle body and front subframe

Steering slightly noisey

Pass 15 Apr 2013 98,719 miles

Centre exhaust section corroding

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2013 98,702 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre exhaust section corroding

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 95,221 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 89,868 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Some surface corrosion to o/s & n/s rear chassis (suspension mounting points).

Fail 12 Apr 2010 84,439 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 84,439 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,993 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 60,055 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 47,525 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 36,966 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 TNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TNN, 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 TNN registered?

KP03 TNN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2003.

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