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KN03 PTZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Under tray fitted so unable to see certain underside components.

Pass 14 Aug 2015

*Engine management light on.*

Front number plate discoloured.

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Marks in drivers seat belt.

N/s lower front bumper damaged.

N/s sill cover damaged/adrift.

O/s/f brake pipe corroded.

O/s/r jacking pad missing.

O/s/r wheel arch corroded.

Rear wiper rubber torn and not clearing screen.

Fail 14 Aug 2015

*Engine management light on.*

Front number plate discoloured.

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

Marks in drivers seat belt.

N/s lower front bumper damaged.

N/s sill cover damaged/adrift.

O/s/f brake pipe corroded.

O/s/r jacking pad missing.

O/s/r wheel arch corroded.

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

Rear wiper rubber torn and not clearing screen.

Pass 18 Aug 2014

Both front tyres perish cracked and near legal limit

Both front wishbone front bushes starting to split

Engine managment light on

Fluctuation front brakes

Front wipers smear

O/s/f and both rear metal brake pipes corroded

O/s/r wheel arch corroded

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Fail 18 Aug 2014

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Both front tyres perish cracked and near legal limit

Both front wishbone front bushes starting to split

Engine managment light on

Fluctuation front brakes

Front wipers smear

O/s/f and both rear metal brake pipes corroded

O/s/r wheel arch corroded

Rear silencer outer skin corroded and seperating

Pass 22 Aug 2013 65,244 miles

engine management light on

rear wiper split

silencer coroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 65,244 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

rear wiper split

silencer coroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,580 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 64,580 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,684 miles

both rear tyres minor lift in tread

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,039 miles

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear(195/5015).

Fail 2 Sep 2009 61,039 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside and nearside front tyres have uneven tread wear(195/5015).

Pass 28 Aug 2008 57,974 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 56,050 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 44,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,968 miles

both front tyres worn low on edges

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 PTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PTZ, 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 PTZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN03 PTZ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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