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KP03 WWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

114,472 mi
Last recorded114,472 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 114,472 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2020

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 108,220 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018
Fail 29 Nov 2018

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 100,871 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 100,871 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 97,422 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 95,713 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened discs both scored (3.5.1n)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise gearbox mounting

Fail 11 Jan 2016 95,712 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened discs both scored (3.5.1n)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

advise gearbox mounting

Fail 7 Jan 2015 90,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,480 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 79,439 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,357 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 70,356 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,350 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 63,350 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 50,519 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 50,519 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,964 miles

!! engine management lamp on !!

n/s/r tyre perishing (outer edge)

o/s/f door mirror taped up (view OK)

o/s/r stop lamp dull

Pass 28 Nov 2005 24,711 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 WWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WWJ, 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 WWJ registered?

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

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