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KP03 TPU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,873 mi
Last recorded84,873 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 TPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,873 miles

n/s & o/s rear brake need adjustment

Pass 29 Mar 2017 83,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise renewal ASAP. 195/50r15. (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded & part insecure.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 4 Apr 2016 82,489 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer beginning to corroded & outer skin part insecure.

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 81,050 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 81,048 miles

Inner Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 9 Apr 2014 79,917 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 78,530 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 78,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 75,623 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 68,128 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 68,128 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 57,285 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 52,546 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 52,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 44,745 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 37,646 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 TPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 TPU, 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 TPU registered?

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

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