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KN03 VRP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

128,904 mi
Last recorded128,904 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2018 128,904 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 1.78 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam headlamp leveling device also requires checking (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/step area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm devoid of tread at the inner side of the central band also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front windscreen washers do provide liquid but clearly indicate that service/repairs are required

Offside Front seat belt webbing requires some manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing into the reel

Offside Rear wheel bearings are rough when rotated

The air intake tubing to the turbo is detached/insecure

The door panels are corroding

The exhaust tail pipe mounting bracket is detached, and the centre silencer is deteriorating

The floor panels/underside of vehicle is completely covered with manufacturer plastic panels preventing a visual inspection

The internal condition of the engine while checking the oil level indicates clearly that serious amounts of contamination/deterioration is occurring

The nearside and offside front brake flexible hoses are deteriorating, and the rubber boots are excessively deteriorated

The nearside and offside front, including the offside rear brake pipes are corroding

The nearside and offside rear wheel arches are corroding

The suspension dampers appear to be weak in operation

Pass 30 Aug 2017 124,906 miles

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

all brake pipes have spray grease and can not inspect

Fail 29 Aug 2017 124,906 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2017 124,581 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded covered in grease (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 May 2016 118,431 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2015 111,591 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust in poor condition

nsr tyre in poor condition

osr tyre poor condition and cracking all over

Fail 3 Jun 2015 111,591 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust in poor condition

nsr tyre in poor condition

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr tyre poor condition and cracking all over

Pass 17 May 2014 102,961 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 96,434 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 96,415 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing irregular inner edge

pad warning light on

Fail 24 Jun 2013 96,150 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing irregular inner edge

pad warning light on

Pass 8 Jun 2012 88,241 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 82,074 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 82,074 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2010 74,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes corroded slightly

knocking from steering column area

slight run-out on front brakes

Pass 4 May 2010 74,704 miles

front brakes corroded slightly

knocking from steering column area

slight run-out on front brakes

Pass 29 Apr 2009 60,840 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,702 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 49,470 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 38,814 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 29,570 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 28,537 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 VRP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VRP, 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 VRP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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