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KX03 ZNE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,391 mi
Last recorded85,391 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 ZNE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 85,391 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

rusted beneath oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2016 82,764 miles

EML ON

Front tyres perished

Pass 21 Feb 2015 79,464 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 76,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 77,896 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

near side front door damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2013 70,846 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 70,846 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 64,916 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 64,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 64,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

deep cut to near side front tyre

engine management warning light on

Pass 20 Sep 2010 54,541 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 53,615 miles

front pads low

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,296 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,527 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 46,029 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,273 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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KX03 ZNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KX03 ZNE, 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 KX03 ZNE registered?

KX03 ZNE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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