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KN03 PNK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,620 mi
Last recorded81,620 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 81,620 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,811 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 75,585 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2018 75,585 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 73,100 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2016 71,427 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut on outer-side wall.

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 69,928 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 69,928 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 69,090 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 65,435 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 58,898 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,704 miles

both front brake hoses perished

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal minimum on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal minimum and has a nail in inner tread area

offside front seat belt twisted and slow to retract

offside rear tyre nearing legal minimum

rear registration plate beginning to de-laminate

slight damage to offside front seat belt webbing near lower mounting

Fail 28 Apr 2011 52,704 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake hoses perished

nearside front tyre worn very close to legal minimum on outer edge

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal minimum and has a nail in inner tread area

offside front seat belt twisted and slow to retract

offside rear tyre nearing legal minimum

rear registration plate beginning to de-laminate

slight damage to offside front seat belt webbing near lower mounting

Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,044 miles

nearside door mirror glass security

offside front tyre very close to legal limit

offside windscreen wiper blade worn

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 21 Apr 2009 38,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearsidse front tyre worn on outer edge and cut on side wall

Fail 30 Apr 2008 32,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

cut on nearside front tyre

Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,021 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

cut on nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,011 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

front brakes worn

Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,958 miles

front brake discs rusting.

rear shocks bit weak.

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 PNK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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