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KN03 PKD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

43,615 mi
Last recorded43,615 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 PKD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,615 miles

Child seats fitted in rear.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 35,562 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 34,767 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

3 wheel trims missing

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

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

Fail 28 May 2016 34,672 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by damage outer sill cover (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

3 wheel trims missing

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,478 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 33,438 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

offside front tyre perished

play in steering column

Pass 28 May 2014 32,087 miles

.....Thanx 4visiting us.....

Front brake hose reinforcements have broken (see where marked)

Rear blade has perished

Fail 28 May 2014 32,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

.....Thanx 4visiting us.....

Front brake hose reinforcements have broken (see where marked)

N/s rear tyre has a large screw imbedded

Rear blade has perished

Pass 1 May 2013 30,541 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 30,531 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 28,840 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 28,840 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 26,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 25,533 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 24,511 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 24,511 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 22,616 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 22,616 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 20,129 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 19,253 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 19,253 miles

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

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 PKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red 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 KN03 PKD, 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 PKD registered?

KN03 PKD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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