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KR03 WGK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,773 mi
Last recorded158,773 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 WGK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 158,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 157,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 157,106 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 154,149 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 154,149 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 147,301 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2016 147,301 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Jul 2015 137,206 miles

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

Engine malfunction light on

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 137,206 miles

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

Engine malfunction light on

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 127,880 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 127,879 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 116,613 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 103,290 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,039 miles

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2011 90,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2010 72,818 miles

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 12 Jun 2010 72,800 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2009 56,958 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 45,146 miles

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

rear no plate starting to discolour

slight knock from steering whenrocked

Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,146 miles

rear no plate starting to discolour

slight knock from steering whenrocked

Pass 29 Jun 2007 32,681 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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KR03 WGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WGK, 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 WGK registered?

KR03 WGK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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