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KP03 WSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WSZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 89,209 miles

Nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing low and offshape

Offside front mirror glass insecure (held on with tape)

Offside rear tyre outer tread cracking 195/50R15

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Fail 7 Feb 2019 89,209 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring lower seat broken (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing low and offshape

Offside front mirror glass insecure (held on with tape)

Offside rear tyre outer tread cracking 195/50R15

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 29 Jan 2018 86,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

exhaust deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2018 86,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

exhaust deteriorated

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,724 miles

Offside Rear TYRE AGED/CRACKED

Fail 10 Feb 2017 84,724 miles

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

Offside Rear TYRE AGED/CRACKED

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 81,523 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 77,837 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 72,347 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 69,601 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 17 Jan 2012 67,695 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,438 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 63,040 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2010

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

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 7 Aug 2008 44,342 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 44,342 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,990 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 32,990 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 24,144 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 WSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

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

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