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KN03 ZVD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

65,127 mi
Last recorded65,127 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 ZVD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 65,127 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 65,127 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Advise unable to fully inspect outer sills plus inner arches also under body due to trims fitted .

Pass 17 Sep 2018 59,306 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 59,306 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 56,559 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 54,803 miles

Offside Front washer low

Offside Rear steel wheel fitted

Rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,188 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,188 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 46,871 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 46,871 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 43,088 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 43,088 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 40,461 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 36,412 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 36,412 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2010 33,352 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 31,039 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 31,039 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 27,936 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 26,537 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 26,537 miles

Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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 ZVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ZVD, 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 ZVD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 April 2003.

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