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AV03 KPN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,709 mi
Last recorded99,709 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 KPN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2017 99,709 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 99,708 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 91,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 86,448 miles

slight knocking on steering rack

Pass 18 May 2011 75,520 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 68,175 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 60,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 May 2009 60,269 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 52,487 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 42,881 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,114 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 31,607 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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AV03 KPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV03 KPN, 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 AV03 KPN registered?

AV03 KPN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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