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KN03 PUU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,360 mi
Last recorded116,360 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 PUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 116,360 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 116,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central stop light

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 113,871 miles

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre rear seat belt cover missing

exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2018 109,727 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 104,802 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear seats missing

Temporary petrol cap

Pass 11 Jul 2016 100,439 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 100,439 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 95,896 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 95,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 90,373 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013
Fail 10 Sep 2013

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,520 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 88,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 83,034 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 78,499 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 78,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 67,428 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,645 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,864 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 26,776 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 PUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PUU, 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 PUU registered?

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

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