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KP03 TNU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,122 mi
Last recorded106,122 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 TNU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 106,122 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all around (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 100,787 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 100,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2013

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2012 77,963 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 10 Feb 2012 77,908 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,598 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2011 69,598 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 58,044 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

f/ crossmember slight damage

Fail 21 Nov 2009 57,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

f/ crossmember slight damage

Pass 11 Nov 2008 49,076 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 46,297 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 43,785 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 43,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Sub-frame inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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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 TNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

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

Is KP03 TNU safe to buy?

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