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KP03 WWK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,184 mi
Last recorded125,184 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 125,184 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside wiper rubber torn on ends

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Rear unable to see n/s & o/s metal brake pipes leading to front from flexy brake hoses at rear

Fail 17 Jan 2019 125,184 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible lower rubber mounting missing (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened subframe corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test remove air fresheners from mirror ()

Nearside wiper rubber torn on ends

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Rear rear axle beam corroded

Rear unable to see n/s & o/s metal brake pipes leading to front from flexy brake hoses at rear

Pass 8 Dec 2017 119,813 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 119,802 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,442 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 110,441 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 108,479 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 102,533 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking on inner sidewalls

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,037 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 88,714 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 80,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 72,737 miles

Front brake discs seem slightly worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear tyre wearing low,3mm, worn inner edge recommend replace

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 63,803 miles

nearside headlamp no patern

Pass 23 Jul 2009 52,928 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 35,854 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,219 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 WWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WWK, 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 WWK registered?

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

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