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KN03 PDX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,265 mi
Last recorded133,265 miles
Recorded on21 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 PDX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2016 133,265 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 117,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,595 miles

o/s rear tyre perrished

Pass 3 Apr 2013 113,296 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 2 Apr 2013 113,296 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2012 110,346 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,600 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,071 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 75,008 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,605 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 53,836 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 43,325 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 32,140 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 32,139 miles

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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KN03 PDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KN03 PDX, 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 KN03 PDX registered?

KN03 PDX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is KN03 PDX safe to buy?

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