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KP03 WXK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 WXK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2018

Exhaust box corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front wipers smearing with windscreen

slight corrosion underneath

Fail 8 Dec 2018

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust box corroded

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front wipers smearing with windscreen

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 10 Nov 2017 72,921 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 72,906 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 70,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 70,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 69,731 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 69,731 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,372 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 53,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

middle exhaust system slightly detorated

Pass 30 May 2012 43,940 miles

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

crack in front and rear number plate

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 30 May 2012 43,940 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

crack in front and rear number plate

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2010 37,761 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,086 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 31,357 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 28,017 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 WXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WXK, 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 WXK registered?

KP03 WXK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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