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KT03 BPX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,450 mi
Last recorded121,450 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 BPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 121,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body sill covers fitted

offside rear tyre wearing on edges 195/50/15

slight corrosion on exhaust and mounting broken still secure

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

slight corrosion rear wheel arches

wipers starting to smear

Fail 18 Oct 2017 121,248 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

body sill covers fitted

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

offside rear tyre on limit on edges

slight corrosion on exhaust and mounting broken exhaust still secure

slight corrosion rear wheel arches

Pass 15 Oct 2016 113,954 miles

offside body sill cover damaged

offside rear shock damp

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Fail 15 Oct 2016 113,954 miles

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

offside body sill cover damaged

offside rear shock damp

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Oct 2015 109,653 miles

corrosion rear metal brake pipes

nearside front tyre sidewall split cords not visable

offside rear shock has a misting of oil

Pass 17 Oct 2014 103,125 miles

EML light on

slight corrosion on exhaust

Fail 17 Oct 2014 103,125 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

EML light on

slight corrosion on exhaust

Pass 14 Oct 2013 96,416 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 96,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

no free movement in nearside front shock

Pass 15 Oct 2012
Pass 10 Sep 2011 81,414 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 73,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 67,941 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,006 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 44,689 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 35,495 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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KT03 BPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KT03 BPX, 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 KT03 BPX registered?

KT03 BPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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