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KN03 VRD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,303 mi
Last recorded98,303 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 VRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 98,303 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

FULL UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front .nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 94,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front inner (wheel)arches) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front) offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened offside rear upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 92,067 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear upper trailing arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2021 90,741 miles

Central rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

full undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2021 90,741 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside front ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

full undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2020 89,459 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front upper (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

full undershields fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2019 87,725 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin corroded

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 85,827 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) and offside front ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and nearside rear and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 83,153 miles

Central Front Upper Steering column universal joint has slight play and lower (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 83,109 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play and offside (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,844 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 31 May 2016 79,844 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2015 76,033 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 70,465 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 70,465 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 65,443 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 58,684 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,958 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,850 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,850 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

fuel stainage on under bonnet fuel pipe but not leak at time of test

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,689 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,453 miles

Both front tyre worn on edges

Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,414 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 18,338 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 VRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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