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KP03 VZZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,886 mi
Last recorded63,886 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Aug 2017 63,886 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 62,762 miles

EXHAUST DETERIORATING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,694 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 55,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust bracket fractured, but system still remains fully supported

Exhaust silencer outer laminate corroding

Nearside Door mirror indicator lense slightly damaged

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front & offside Front suspension Coil springs fractured at lower coils, but still remain located

Pass 3 May 2011 50,439 miles

Cur in offside front tyre wall,but no cords showing.

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

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

Would advise further inspection to nearside front coil spring

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,535 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 40,133 miles

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

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

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 34,970 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,591 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,028 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 VZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VZZ, 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 VZZ registered?

KP03 VZZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 May 2003.

Is KP03 VZZ safe to buy?

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