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KP03 XDX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

62,553 mi
Last recorded62,553 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 62,553 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 62,553 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 59,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust back box bracket loose

Pass 13 Jul 2017 54,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2017 54,430 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,741 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 48,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 43,340 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,148 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 38,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 31,682 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 30,005 miles

both front Tyres wearing on outter edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 29,423 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsf tyre wearing on edge nb maybe related to wheel rim

Pass 8 Jul 2010 28,376 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 28,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 26,579 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 23,126 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 19,946 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 16,982 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 XDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XDX, 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 XDX registered?

KP03 XDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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