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KP03 WBU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,276 mi
Last recorded105,276 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 105,276 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 99,287 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 99,287 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases injector seal (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 97,082 miles

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

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

both front flexi brakes hoses perished and cracked close to excessive

corrosion to rear inner sills

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2015 97,057 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

both front flexi brakes hoses perished and cracked close to excessive

corrosion to rear inner sills

n/s/r tyre worn smooth on edges

Pass 17 Jun 2014 93,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

corrosion to n/s inner rear sill

corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake pipe's

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 19 Jun 2013 86,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 77,178 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 77,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,679 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 58,087 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 53,123 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 53,123 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 44,055 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 43,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 36,430 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 29,107 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 29,107 miles

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

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

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 WBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WBU, 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 WBU registered?

KP03 WBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 May 2003.

Is KP03 WBU safe to buy?

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