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KN53 PNU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

33,241 mi
Last recorded33,241 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,241 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 33,241 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 31,716 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 30,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 29,444 miles

195/50h15

nearside front tyre badly cracked and perished

offside front tyre badly cracked and perished

Pass 10 Sep 2012 28,319 miles

n/s/r road wheel slight damage inner rim

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2011 27,252 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 26,172 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 26,172 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 25,037 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 25,037 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 23,279 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 23,279 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 18,782 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 PNU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue 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 PNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN53 PNU registered?

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

Is KN53 PNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN53 PNU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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