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KN03 PLV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

114,038 mi
Last recorded114,038 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 PLV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,038 miles

Center exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside covers fitted

Fail 16 Apr 2019 114,036 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Center exhaust system corroded

General underside corrosion

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2018 110,816 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2018 110,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,291 miles

exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2016 104,902 miles

centre exhaust corroded

full body plastics underside fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2016 104,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

centre exhaust corroded

full body plastics underside fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2015 99,261 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 99,261 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 93,537 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 86,950 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 86,950 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 72,740 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 72,740 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 60,311 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 60,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,153 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 53,153 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 42,222 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Rear wiper split

Fail 1 Sep 2008 33,962 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 33,962 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 21,227 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 14,947 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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KN03 PLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 PLV, 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 PLV registered?

KN03 PLV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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