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KP03 WUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,569 mi
Last recorded89,569 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 89,569 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 89,567 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre perinshing

Pass 16 Jan 2017 81,407 miles

both front flexible brake hoses age cracked

corrosion to all metal brake pipes

corrosion to all suspension coil springs

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

Pass 6 Jan 2016 76,445 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link dust cover pin hole

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to exhaust silencer box

slight play in steering column

Fail 6 Jan 2016 76,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link dust cover pin hole

both front flexible brake hoses age cracking

slight corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes

slight corrosion to exhaust silencer box

slight play in steering column

Pass 15 Dec 2014 73,270 miles

BOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES AGE CRACKED

BOTH FRONT INDICATORS FADING

EXHAUST REAR SILENCER OUTER CASING CORRODED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

REAR WIPER BLADE DIMINISHED

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION TO BRAKE PIPES

Pass 4 Jan 2014 68,125 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 68,125 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 61,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 19 Dec 2012 61,027 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 14 Dec 2011 54,191 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Fail 14 Dec 2011 54,191 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 44,861 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 36,309 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 36,309 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2006 33,149 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WUJ, 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 WUJ registered?

KP03 WUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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