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KP03 WVW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

76,773 mi
Last recorded76,773 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 76,773 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 75,893 miles

Central Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 75,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 74,853 miles

Offside Rear tyre have cracks

Fail 29 Apr 2017 74,853 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre have cracks

Pass 5 May 2016 70,219 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre have a nail

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriated

Slight play in steering column

Fail 5 May 2016 70,219 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre have a nail

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriated

Slight play in steering column

Pass 30 Apr 2015 65,856 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 59,913 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 59,913 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 58,536 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 58,507 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2012 54,367 miles

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

knocking noise coming from steering system

o/s rear tyre is deteriorated

rear brake discs are worn

Pass 18 Feb 2011 52,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,065 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 46,065 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 36,519 miles

o/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

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 WVW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WVW, 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 WVW registered?

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

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