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KN03 VPY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,610 mi
Last recorded86,610 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2017 86,610 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 84,680 miles

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

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

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

both rear footbrake readings low

rear exhaust corrded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 82,537 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,537 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 79,274 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 79,274 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 76,720 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 76,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 75,063 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 68,983 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 61,005 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 61,005 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 54,137 miles

N/S/R tyre on 2mm.

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

Undercovers on bottom of vehicle. Recomend remove and inspect.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 51,343 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

washers do clear screen but are not at 100 percent.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,574 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 VPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

KN03 VPY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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