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KP03 WXB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,495 mi
Last recorded89,495 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WXB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 89,495 miles

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism is slow to return

Offside Front and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front subframe slight corrosion

all four tyres are slightly deflated

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Fail 15 Aug 2018

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no image / pattern (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism is slow to return

Offside Front and nearside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front subframe slight corrosion

all four tyres are slightly deflated

slight free play detected at steering wheel

Pass 11 Oct 2017 78,961 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 78,961 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 73,470 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has a nail

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 67,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 58,403 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,306 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 50,632 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 50,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 47,854 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 47,854 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 44,916 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,173 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 38,465 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 38,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 35,249 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 WXB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WXB, 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 WXB registered?

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

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