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KN53 PNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,292 mi
Last recorded94,292 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN53 PNZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2019 94,292 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light on indicating a fault in the system (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch area (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Advise Under trays fitted not allowing full extent of corrosion to prescribed areas to be seen

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess ALL ENGINE & GEARBOX MOUNTINGS HEAVILY WORN ALLOWING MOVEMENT OF THE ENGINE & GEARBOX. (BORDERLINE PASS.REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED ) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Advise there is a 30% imbalance across the front axle biased to the nearside front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,614 miles

Advise Under trays fitted obscuring some testable components

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 85,515 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 82,098 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 82,096 miles

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

Knock on steering

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

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

Offside rear tyre cracking

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 80,442 miles

Knock on steering

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 77,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 70,206 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Sep 2013 70,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 60,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,340 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,124 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 46,116 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,426 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 38,099 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,800 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 PNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green 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 PNZ, 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 PNZ registered?

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

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