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KP03 ZFL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,533 mi
Last recorded66,533 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP03 ZFL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 66,533 miles

Engine management light on.

Gearbox rough going into gears.

N/s/rear tyre wearing inner edge slightly.

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Fail 4 Nov 2015 66,530 miles

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

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on.

N/s/rear tyre wearing inner edge slightly.

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

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

Under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Nov 2014 63,461 miles

Auto gearbox oil leak from cooler pipe on to rad

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Nov 2014 63,461 miles

Auto gearbox oil leak from cooler pipe on to rad

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 60,956 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 60,954 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 58,723 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 58,723 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 51,343 miles

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

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

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

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

plastic covers covering testible items

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 7 Sep 2011 51,343 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

plastic covers covering testible items

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 21 Aug 2010 45,311 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 38,708 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 32,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,140 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 20,138 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 ZFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZFL, 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 ZFL registered?

KP03 ZFL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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