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KN03 PZJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,949 mi
Last recorded91,949 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2014 91,949 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 91,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 76,851 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 76,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 73,285 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,033 miles

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

n/s indicator lens cracked

Pass 28 May 2010 59,674 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 52,070 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,256 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,737 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 23,700 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 PZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PZJ, 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 PZJ registered?

KN03 PZJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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