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KP03 WVV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

77,574 mi
Last recorded77,574 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 77,574 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough noisy on lock too lock (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion seal near rear radius arm (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 74,598 miles

EML light illuminated on dashboard

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre cut in tread but not down to cord

Pass 4 Dec 2013 70,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML light illuminated on dashboard

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

power steering noisy

Pass 28 Nov 2012 66,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 66,756 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 63,347 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 63,347 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 58,674 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 58,674 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 55,453 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 52,495 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 52,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 49,008 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 48,992 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 38,420 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 WVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WVV, 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 WVV registered?

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

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