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KN03 UVH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,611 mi
Last recorded89,611 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 89,611 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 84,670 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,026 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,554 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 71,362 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)

cuts in o/s/f tyre outer side wall but not deep enough to reach the cords.

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 55,000 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 45,088 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 14 Nov 2009 45,088 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 34,069 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 33,975 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 22,216 miles

advis both n/s/tyres have side wall damage

Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,425 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 UVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

KN03 UVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is KN03 UVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN03 UVH shows 13 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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