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KN03 PLX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

79,057 mi
Last recorded79,057 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 PLX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 79,057 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Inner track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2016 65,799 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 64,806 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 60,114 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 56,121 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 52,955 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 50,356 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 48,357 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 64,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges not showing cords

Fail 9 Apr 2010 64,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracking on edges not showing cords

Pass 18 Mar 2009 42,396 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 36,276 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,033 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,763 miles

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

front subframe.offside rear corner ripped/cut through steel,but not affecting strength,no rust at this time

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 PLX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

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

Is KN03 PLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN03 PLX shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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