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KN53 PNE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,681 mi
Last recorded64,681 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 64,681 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 55,800 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)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,822 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2014 50,808 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2013 42,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has splits in tread

Fail 11 Jul 2013 42,022 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre has splits in tread

n/s/r tyre may be under inflated

Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre has damage to the outer wall

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 40,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre has damage to the outer wall

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 27,100 miles

o/s/f tyre has damage to outer wall.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 21,039 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,442 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 11,468 miles

VERY DEEP CUTS/SPLITS IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE INNER SIDE WALL

cut/split in offside front tyre tread

Pass 18 Jan 2007 10,635 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 PNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 PNE, 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 PNE registered?

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

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