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KN03 ZSL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,535 mi
Last recorded84,535 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 ZSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 84,535 miles

Front engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Front engine mounting bracket fractured but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Front engine mounting bracket not fully secure (6.1.D.1b)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 82,849 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

off side rear tyre slight cracks but cords not exposed

Fail 2 Nov 2013 82,849 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

off side rear tyre slight cracks but cords not exposed

Pass 4 Oct 2012 84,094 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 78,241 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 75,739 miles

both front belts need help retracting

both rear rims

centre rear seatbelt stork stiff in opperation reccomend attention now

engine has alot of movement suspect engine mounting

front brake discs worn

old damage nearside rear

slight knock in steering

Fail 1 Oct 2010 75,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front belts need help retracting

both rear rims

centre rear seatbelt stork stiff in opperation reccomend attention now

engine has alot of movement suspect engine mounting

front brake discs worn

oil level on minimum

old damage nearside rear

slight knock in steering

wipers harsh and juddering on screen

Pass 12 Jun 2009 66,448 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 55,749 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 41,462 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 31,878 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 ZSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZSL, 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 ZSL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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