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KR03 KNL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

73,602 mi
Last recorded73,602 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 KNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 73,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 68,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 67,705 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 67,705 miles

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,537 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel borderline (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 67,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel borderline (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,781 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 63,271 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 60,016 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 60,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,322 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2015 56,320 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 52,752 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 49,051 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,383 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 43,927 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,473 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 40,473 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 35,847 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,437 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,314 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 19,703 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 14,960 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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KR03 KNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KR03 KNL, 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 KR03 KNL registered?

KR03 KNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 July 2003.

Is KR03 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 KNL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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