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KN03 PZY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

110,978 mi
Last recorded110,978 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 PZY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,978 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2019 110,978 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 106,154 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill heavily corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in steering knuckle

Fail 21 Mar 2018 106,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner sill heavily corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f, n/s/r, & o/s/r tyres badly perished

slight play in steering knuckle

Pass 15 Mar 2017 100,611 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust rear section rusty

slight play to upper steering column

Pass 16 Mar 2016 94,332 miles

both front bottom arm bushes are perished

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

indicators in mirrors slight white light

n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f tyres are perished

slight play in d/s/f inner rack arm

slight smear front wipers

Fail 16 Mar 2016 94,332 miles

Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

both front bottom arm bushes are perished

corrosion to both rear brake pipes

indicators in mirrors slight white light

n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f tyres are perished

slight play in d/s/f inner rack arm

slight smear front wipers

Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,115 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,720 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in steering column

Pass 26 Mar 2012 75,130 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 67,145 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 61,157 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 54,931 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 54,931 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 48,350 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 48,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 41,567 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 31,807 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 PZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PZY, 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 PZY registered?

KN03 PZY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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