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KP03 TOU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,710 mi
Last recorded103,710 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 103,710 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 102,399 miles

All suspension parts and vehicle structure corroded underneath

Body has slight corrosion underneath (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Front wipers slight worn

Offside Front and rear tyre outer wall deteriorated,

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Foot brake just met the brake limit

Pass 29 Jan 2016 98,657 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2016 98,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,340 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal ruber missing

Fail 7 Oct 2014 86,340 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

clutch pedal ruber missing

Pass 12 Oct 2013 83,440 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 75,603 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 71,349 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 71,342 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 60,719 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 49,290 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 43,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,584 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 34,345 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 34,265 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 TOU 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 TOU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KP03 TOU registered?

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

Is KP03 TOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 TOU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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