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KN53 PMU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,409 mi
Last recorded107,409 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 PMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 107,409 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine m/light on

rear exhaust fowling on n/s/r suspension arm

Fail 11 Jun 2016 107,398 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine m/light on

rear exhaust fowling on n/s/r suspension arm

Pass 18 Mar 2015 104,018 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 88,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,719 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 82,719 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,182 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 67,984 miles

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2010 55,564 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 55,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 45,870 miles

all tyre walls cracking slightly.

Fail 12 Feb 2008 41,844 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 41,844 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 32,376 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 PMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 KN53 PMU, 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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KN53 PMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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