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KP03 WSJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,899 mi
Last recorded107,899 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 107,899 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

warning light on dash

Fail 15 Feb 2020 107,899 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

warning light on dash

Pass 11 Feb 2019 104,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 Feb 2019 104,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 101,051 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,183 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 98,183 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 96,119 miles

Engine and under body covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some items

Engine management light on

Fail 20 Jan 2016

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine and under body covers fitted preventing the full inspection of some items

Engine management light on

Pass 8 Nov 2014 91,322 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2014 91,322 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 85,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 13 Nov 2013 85,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 80,786 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 79,045 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 79,045 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 78,038 miles

Both rear tyres starting to crack.

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2010 77,456 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 77,456 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 75,276 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 63,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 52,509 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,352 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 37,480 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 WSJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WSJ, 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 WSJ registered?

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

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