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KR03 KWP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,434 mi
Last recorded112,434 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 KWP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2020 112,434 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area enclosed within plastic trim panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area enclosed within plastic trim panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Ns front tyre is wearing slightly on edge

Os front brake pipe is slightly corroded

Rear axle bushes are perishing slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2019 110,142 miles

Front tyres are starting to perish slightly on edges

Ns front seat belt is slow to retract

Rear sub frame bushes are perishing slightly and have movement

Pass 29 Oct 2018 106,877 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 104,190 miles

Centre exhaust casing is corroded

Front and rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Os rear coil spring lower rubber support is missing

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,638 miles

Rear brake pipes are becoming corroded

Rear exhaust box casing is corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,409 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 97,212 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,212 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 91,908 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 85,225 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2012 85,225 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 72,904 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 56,638 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 56,635 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,493 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 29,864 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 29,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,822 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 17,459 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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KR03 KWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc 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 KR03 KWP, 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 KR03 KWP registered?

KR03 KWP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is KR03 KWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 KWP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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