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KP03 TPV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 TPV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2018

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

Fail 15 Apr 2018

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

e m l light on

Fail 3 Apr 2017

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested broken front spring (3.7.A.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre inner and outer edges worn

Nearside Rear exhaust box deteriorated but not leaking

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

e m l light on

Pass 14 Jan 2016

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer outer skin is heavily corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 13 Jan 2016

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on edges and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear silencer outer skin is heavily corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Sep 2014

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 86,914 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 86,914 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 69,439 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 68,901 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 59,590 miles

knock in steering coloumn/rack

rear tyres cracking,uneven wear on nsr

slight cracking on front brake hoses

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,530 miles

slight cracking on rear tyres,slight cracking on front brake hoses,knock in steering rack/coloumn ?

Pass 23 Apr 2009 49,313 miles

intermittern fault on nsr brake light,tread low/stepping on osf tyre [195/50h15],front brake hoses cracking

Pass 31 Mar 2008 42,222 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 25 Apr 2007 36,200 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 36,200 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 30,316 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 TPV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

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

Is KP03 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 TPV shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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