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KP03 TTV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,298 mi
Last recorded107,298 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 TTV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 107,298 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 107,296 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2016 105,921 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 105,921 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 101,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Dec 2015 101,567 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 101,555 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 97,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment indicating fault warning lamp showing on dash display

nearside rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated corroded but section has no exhaust leak

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

plastic under trays fitted not allowing full inspection on main brake pipes front to rear

Pass 13 Aug 2012 96,979 miles

16% imbalance on front service brakes

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyre slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

n/s rear exhaust section detriorated outer skin

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection on both outer sill

under cover fitted not allowing any inspection on main brake pipes

Pass 10 Aug 2011 96,337 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

plastic covers fitted to outer sill not allowing full inspection

plastic sheilds fitted to under side not allowing full inspection on front to rear brake pipes and all floor pans

Fail 10 Aug 2011 96,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

o/s rear tyre has slight cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

plastic covers fitted to outer sill not allowing full inspection

plastic sheilds fitted to under side not allowing full inspection on front to rear brake pipes and all floor pans

Pass 3 Aug 2010 95,364 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 95,364 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2009 83,027 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 72,931 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear no' plate deteriorated

Pass 4 Aug 2008 72,931 miles

rear no' plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Aug 2007 61,209 miles

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

n/s rear tyre starting to wear unevenly

Fail 11 Jul 2006 46,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear number plate starting to come apart

Pass 11 Jul 2006 46,961 miles

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

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

Rear number plate starting to come apart

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 TTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 TTV, 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 TTV registered?

KP03 TTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 August 2003.

Is KP03 TTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 TTV 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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