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KN03 ZNW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,475 mi
Last recorded67,475 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 ZNW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 67,475 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened And rear areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 66,451 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 66,451 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 65,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 63,988 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 63,155 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 20 May 2019 59,798 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 57,292 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2017 54,234 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 51,584 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are cracked

Pass 23 May 2015 48,186 miles

both rear tyres perrished on outside walls

Pass 24 May 2014 45,261 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 43,299 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2012 41,923 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 40,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 40,577 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 38,311 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,993 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 31,730 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,567 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 31,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 23,532 miles

seats not fitted at rear for seat belts full inspection

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,486 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 ZNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 ZNW, 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 ZNW registered?

KN03 ZNW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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