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KN53 PMV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

100,654 mi
Last recorded100,654 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 100,654 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,528 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshner removed ()

Pass 9 Nov 2019 96,864 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 96,864 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 92,509 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 90,776 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 89,556 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 87,001 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 84,050 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 76,291 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 69,017 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 69,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 63,625 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,136 miles

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

twist in n/s/f seat belt

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,998 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres out of shape,only just passed test

no tread on inner part of o/s/f tyre,only just passed test

o/s wiper blade damaged

twist in n/s/f seat belt

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,563 miles

both rear tyres becoming out of shape ,n/s only just passed test

o/s/r brake binding slightly

parking brake lever set very low

Fail 1 Oct 2007 36,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres becoming out of shape ,n/s only just passed test

o/s/r brake binding slightly

parking brake lever set very low

Pass 3 Oct 2006 27,700 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 PMV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PMV, 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 PMV registered?

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

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