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KN03 ZSU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,707 mi
Last recorded109,707 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 ZSU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,707 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 103,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 98,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine check light on

Fail 12 Jan 2017 98,772 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated n/s,o/s (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine check light on

Pass 19 Jan 2016 97,794 miles

Front bottom engine cover fitted

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

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

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

Nearside door damged

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

Rear no tow bar fitted

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 93,057 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 82,098 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2013 82,098 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 64,040 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 56,161 miles

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

the front pads are 60% worn

the nearside rear tyre has a flat patch

Pass 30 Mar 2009 48,958 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 42,282 miles

Both the rear tyres are badly perished,195/50/15t

Pass 3 Apr 2007 31,711 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 26,922 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 ZSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

KN03 ZSU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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