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KN03 PNF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,684 mi
Last recorded82,684 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 PNF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 82,684 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,552 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018
Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,475 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,730 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 58,921 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 8 Apr 2014 58,921 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre perished.

Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,770 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,770 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 53,300 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 53,300 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,231 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 50,231 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 47,822 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,219 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 42,219 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 36,781 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,911 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 23,746 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 PNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PNF, 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 PNF registered?

KN03 PNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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