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KN53 PLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

36,606 mi
Last recorded36,606 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2018 36,606 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 36,606 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,890 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 32,890 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 30,879 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,282 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 29,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 26 Aug 2014 27,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,727 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 26,599 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 26,599 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,755 miles

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

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

SRS light on dash

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,025 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 20,775 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 18,168 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,076 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,265 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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KN53 PLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KN53 PLZ, 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 PLZ registered?

KN53 PLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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