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KN03 PVL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,483 mi
Last recorded91,483 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 91,483 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 87,820 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,094 miles

Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 80,338 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 78,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2021 78,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Offside Rear WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 77,836 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r wheel arch corroded / o/s/r wheel arch corroded and damaged

steering operation rough , notchy

Fail 12 Oct 2020 77,835 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

n/s/r wheel arch corroded / o/s/r wheel arch corroded and damaged

steering operation rough , notchy

Pass 18 Apr 2019 74,145 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 74,145 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 70,738 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 66,475 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 66,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,533 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 60,868 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 60,868 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 58,554 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 55,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 52,547 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 52,547 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2011 48,464 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 44,176 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 39,318 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 34,171 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 28,883 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 23,977 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 PVL 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 76.9%.

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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

KN03 PVL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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The MOT history for KN03 PVL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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