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KP03 WUL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,110 mi
Last recorded70,110 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 70,110 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 70,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2019 73,039 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 73,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,273 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 68,366 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished slightly (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer delaminating but not blowing

Fail 10 Mar 2017 68,366 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/50/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front perished slightly (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim both rear on inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer delaminating but not blowing

Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,986 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides perished (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2015 63,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 59,539 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 55,024 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 43,049 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 37,086 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 30,772 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,444 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 27,319 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 24,309 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,246 miles

flat spots on nearside rear tyre

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 WUL 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 83.3%.

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 WUL, 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 WUL registered?

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

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