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KP03 WTE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WTE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2023

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 89,378 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2022 89,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine covers sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2021 83,067 miles

engine covers sill covers andunder trays fitted

slight play in offside and nearside steering rack side arms

Pass 29 Jan 2020 77,815 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 73,451 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 73,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 69,069 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 64,720 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 63,464 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing advise replace

Pass 21 Jan 2015 62,666 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 61,375 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 60,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,021 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 55,109 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2010
Pass 17 Mar 2009 49,353 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,353 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 47,074 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 43,117 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 43,117 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 36,000 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 WTE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WTE, 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 WTE registered?

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

Is KP03 WTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP03 WTE shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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