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KP03 WBW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,728 mi
Last recorded75,728 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WBW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,728 miles

A full front to rear metal brake inspection could'nt be carried out due to plastic covers covering them

Fail 20 Jul 2015 75,727 miles

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

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

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

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

A full front to rear metal brake inspection could'nt be carried out due to plastic covers covering them

Pass 16 Jul 2014 71,322 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 70,020 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 68,735 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 65,735 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 63,009 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,253 miles

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 60,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 51,713 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 51,713 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

eml light staying on

n/s front tyre starting to wear on outside edge,tyre still legal on 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2007 44,128 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 44,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2006 32,641 miles

slight buckle nsr-osr tyres

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 WBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WBW, 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 WBW registered?

KP03 WBW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is KP03 WBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 WBW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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