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KN03 VPX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,253 mi
Last recorded101,253 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 VPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 101,253 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 97,155 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 97,153 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,551 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 57,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2012 40,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Fail 28 Jun 2012 40,615 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 25 May 2011 36,842 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 May 2011 36,841 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 5 May 2010 34,185 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 34,161 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Drivers seat has a cover missing, Causing the seat belt to fray

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 May 2009 31,767 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Apr 2008 28,269 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 24,924 miles

damage to offside front tyre and wheel rim

Pass 14 Jun 2006 22,147 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 VPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

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

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