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KN03 VRF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,596 mi
Last recorded114,596 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,596 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 114,690 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 106,960 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

full plastic under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components

o/s rear tyre perished

passenger side wiper blade split

Fail 9 Jun 2016 106,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

full plastic under trays and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components

o/s rear tyre perished

passenger side wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,695 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 100,603 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs and pads worn

brake pipes corroding

exhaust corroding

Fail 28 Mar 2014 96,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

most metal brake pipes corroding

scratches to screen

Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,733 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

most metal brake pipes corroding

scratches to screen

Fail 27 Mar 2014 96,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 93,678 miles

both front brake discs heavily corroded

exhaust system corroding

knocking from steering column

most metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 1 Mar 2012 87,685 miles

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

exhaust is corroded but not blowing

Pass 23 Mar 2011 80,647 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 72,997 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 72,994 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2009 61,651 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 50,929 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,281 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 26,804 miles

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

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 VRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

KN03 VRF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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