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KP03 WUW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,514 mi
Last recorded99,514 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 99,514 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 99,514 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 85,747 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 85,747 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 75,509 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,079 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 63,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 46,513 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 37,441 miles

N/S/R Tail lamp damaged (cracked) but still emits a steady red light to rear

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2008 35,863 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 31,304 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,423 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 WUW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUW, 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 WUW registered?

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

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