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KP03 WWS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,950 mi
Last recorded149,950 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WWS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 149,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2019 149,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2018 142,332 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 138,031 miles

Both front tyres very low on inner edges

Corrosion to both inner sill ends and inner arches

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6/2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre very low on inner edge and showing signs of being run flat

Pass 1 Jun 2015 129,607 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 129,578 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 122,718 miles

1/ CENTER EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY

Fail 27 May 2014 122,718 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1/ CENTER EXHAUST BOX VERY RUSTY

Pass 28 May 2013 110,318 miles

1/ BRAKE PIPES/EXHAUST GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 6 Jun 2012 99,209 miles

1/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE 2/ CENTER EXHAUST BOX RUSTY 3/ BRAKE PIPES GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

Pass 23 May 2011 87,444 miles

1/ REAR EXHAUST BOX/MOUNTING RUSTY

Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,232 miles

1/ O/S/F + N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Fail 2 Jun 2010 76,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1/ O/S/F + N/S/R TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 5 Jun 2009 65,311 miles

1/ N/S/R SEAR BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED 2/ N/S/F WHEEL RIM SLIGHTLY DENTED AND SLIGHT DAMAGE TO TYRE SIDEWALL

Pass 24 Apr 2008 53,510 miles

1/ N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Fail 24 Apr 2008 53,510 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

1/ N/S/R SEAT BELT NOT FULLY TESTED DUE TO CHILD SEAT FITTED

Pass 2 May 2007 41,211 miles

1/ BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES AND ONLY JUST LEGAL AND O/S/R SLIGHT DAMAGE TO SIDEWALL

Pass 13 May 2006 28,224 miles

N/S/F TYRE HAS SLIGHT CUT IN SIDE WALL

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

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 WWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 WWS, 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 WWS registered?

KP03 WWS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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