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KN03 ZVH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,875 mi
Last recorded92,875 miles
Recorded on17 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 ZVH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2019 92,875 miles

EML light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 91,528 miles

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres uneven wear

e/m/light on

skirts fitted to outer sills

underneath covers fitted

Fail 17 May 2018 91,512 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres uneven wear

e/m/light on

skirts fitted to outer sills

underneath covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2017 87,323 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 87,323 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 85,277 miles

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

centre ex det

skirts fitted to outer sills

underneath covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2015 81,471 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 May 2015 81,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre signs of perishing

Pass 16 May 2014 78,465 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 77,894 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Dec 2012 75,500 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 75,500 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 72,840 miles

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both rear seat belts not tested child seats fitted

various body covers fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2010 69,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,474 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 53,994 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 51,223 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 44,413 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,582 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 32,431 miles

cut n/s/r tyre wall

Fail 4 Apr 2006 32,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wall cut

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 ZVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZVH, 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 ZVH registered?

KN03 ZVH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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