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KN03 UVG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,317 mi
Last recorded93,317 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 UVG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 93,317 miles

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

Steering feels slightly rough when rotated

Fail 1 May 2025 93,316 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Badly corroded on inner side of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe badly deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering feels slightly rough when rotated

Pass 9 May 2024 91,558 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust tail pipe is badly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 89,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe is deteriorated

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 May 2023 89,528 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe is deteriorated

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 87,556 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Leaking slightly (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust tail pipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 May 2021 85,610 miles

Both rear shocks outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2021 85,609 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure Can not be closed (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cord showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear shocks outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 84,368 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 81,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 78,718 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 76,265 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2017 76,264 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 71,606 miles

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

Steering system slightly notchy in operation

Pass 3 Mar 2014 65,552 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 65,550 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 59,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

both outer sills covered by plastic trims unable to carry out full inspection

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Feb 2012 51,868 miles

Main beam tell-tail does not illuminate when main beam is selected,this item will fail on the next M O T

Washers are partially blocked

Fail 22 Feb 2012 51,868 miles

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

Main beam tell-tail does not illuminate when main beam is selected,this item will fail on the next M O T

Washers are partially blocked

Pass 1 Feb 2011 46,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight corossion around n/s/r inner arch drain hole

slight freyinging in nearside front seat belt webbing

Fail 29 Jan 2011 46,912 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

slight corossion around n/s/r inner arch drain hole

slight freyinging in nearside front seat belt webbing

Pass 27 Feb 2010 41,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 30,346 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 25,377 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 20,646 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front tyres wearing unevenly

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

Rear wiper blade split

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 UVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UVG, 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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KN03 UVG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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