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KN03 PSY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

89,537 mi
Last recorded89,537 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 89,537 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Jun 2024 89,537 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Jun 2023 78,542 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 78,537 miles

Nearside Oil leaking excessively from transmission drive shaft popped out (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 74,759 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 72,613 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 70,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 68,641 miles

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

full under body cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 14 Jun 2019 68,635 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

full under body cover fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,488 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 66,486 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 64,746 miles

plastic under trays and sill protectors fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,334 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 62,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,287 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 56,241 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 48,563 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 48,563 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 43,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 43,341 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 38,853 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 33,915 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 30,245 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 25,742 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 21,358 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 PSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PSY, 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 PSY registered?

KN03 PSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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