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KN53 PJV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,862 mi
Last recorded108,862 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 PJV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 108,862 miles

both sills corroded

brake pipes corroded

engine light on

sill kits fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2016 103,303 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 6 Dec 2016 103,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2015 98,687 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Front indicator bulb dis coloured

Nearside Rear seat belt stork plastic cover missing

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Front indicator bulb dis coloured

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 13 Nov 2015 98,687 miles

Nearside Front brake hose perished

Nearside Front indicator bulb dis coloured

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

Nearside Rear seat belt stork plastic cover missing

Offside Front brake hose perished

Offside Front indicator bulb dis coloured

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

slight oil leak

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Nov 2014 92,554 miles

both sills slightly corroded

brake pipes slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

n/s/r seat bealt stork plastic cover missing

slight play in steering wheel

wipers smery

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,734 miles

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

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

both sides rear inner sills slightly corroded

chip in screen

n/s/f outer cv gaiter damp grease

n/s/r seat belt stork plastic cover missing

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,277 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r seat belt clip

Fail 30 Nov 2012 77,270 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s/r seat belt clip

Pass 10 Dec 2011 69,086 miles

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 61,837 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 58,105 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 52,502 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,228 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 30,771 miles

ADVISE O/S front tyre tread is at 2mm and wearing more on outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,771 miles

ADVISE O/S front tyre tread is at 2mm and wearing more on outer edge

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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KN53 PJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KN53 PJV, 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 KN53 PJV registered?

KN53 PJV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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