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KP03 WVX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

146,551 mi
Last recorded146,551 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 146,551 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside parking brake performance low

Fail 12 Apr 2017 146,549 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust system deteriorated

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside parking brake performance low

Pass 29 Mar 2016 142,215 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 142,211 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 132,311 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 125,887 miles

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

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

exshust box corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 117,699 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s washer jet partialy blocked.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

undertrays insecure at rear.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 117,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s washer jet partialy blocked.

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

undertrays insecure at rear.

Pass 15 Mar 2012 100,678 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

full length plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

plastic sill trim covers fitted preventing full inspection.

sticker in screen.

Fail 15 Mar 2012 100,677 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

full length plastic undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

plastic sill trim covers fitted preventing full inspection.

sticker in screen.

Pass 4 Mar 2011 85,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

boith rear brake discs friction surfaces badly degraded.

park brake lever has very little reserve travel.

several stickers in screen.

steering column has slight play at top joint.

unable to fully assess underside of vehicle as plastic covers fitted.

Fail 2 Mar 2011 85,433 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

boith rear brake discs friction surfaces badly degraded.

park brake lever has very little reserve travel.

several stickers in screen.

steering column has slight play at top joint.

unable to fully assess underside of vehicle as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 71,258 miles

Both registration plates started to deteriorate

Large undertray and sill covers fitted, Parts of vehicle not inspected

Pass 12 Mar 2009 57,242 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 57,241 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 40,922 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 40,921 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2007 25,421 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 25,419 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KP03 WVX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WVX, 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 WVX registered?

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

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