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KR03 NPG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

128,484 mi
Last recorded128,484 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 NPG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 128,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 128,484 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 125,845 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 125,845 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,101 miles

exhaust silencer in poor condition

off side repeter lamp damaged

rear sub frame mounts in poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2018 123,101 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer in poor condition

off side repeter lamp damaged

rear sub frame mounts in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2017 120,240 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 120,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 117,321 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 117,321 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,812 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses in poor condition

n/s wiper damaged

n/s/f brake binding

steering noisy

Fail 25 Feb 2015 114,768 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake hoses in poor condition

n/s wiper damaged

n/s/f brake binding

steering noisy

Pass 20 Feb 2014 111,237 miles

brake fluid reservoir cap missing

exhaust slightly deteriorated

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2014 111,186 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid reservoir cap missing

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2013 106,467 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear tyres perished

Fail 15 Mar 2012 103,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid reservoir fitted with a temporary cap

Pass 15 Mar 2012 103,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake fluid reservoir fitted with a temporary cap

Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,832 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 18 Mar 2010 97,633 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 97,633 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 95,161 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 91,150 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 68,846 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KR03 NPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KR03 NPG, 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 NPG registered?

KR03 NPG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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