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KP03 WSE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,151 mi
Last recorded105,151 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WSE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 105,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017

NSR tyre out of shape 195/50v15

Fail 7 Jun 2017

NSR tyre out of shape 195/50v15

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016
Pass 13 May 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mileage not displayed

Fail 13 May 2015

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

mileage not displayed

Pass 15 May 2014

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Fail 14 May 2014

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion to brake and suspension components

Pass 7 Jun 2013
Pass 9 Jan 2012 86,226 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

both front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jan 2012 86,226 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,911 miles

Nearside rear tyre under inflated and slightly out of shape

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 57,227 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 42,132 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyre sidewalls perrishing

Pass 5 Jul 2007 38,402 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,863 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 28,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2006 28,863 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 WSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WSE, 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 WSE registered?

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

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