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KN03 UNW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,741 mi
Last recorded92,741 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,741 miles

Body has slight corrosion both rear wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 90,947 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 84,048 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

wipers split

Fail 1 Apr 2015 84,048 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

wipers split

Pass 28 Mar 2014 76,493 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 68,878 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 68,878 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting cracked (2.4.C.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 60,532 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,962 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,891 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 32,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 25,853 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,948 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 UNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UNW, 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 UNW registered?

KN03 UNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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