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VA03 KNJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,025 mi
Last recorded143,025 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 KNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 143,025 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 143,025 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 133,566 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,774 miles

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

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

steering noisey

Fail 29 Apr 2015 124,773 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

steering noisey

Pass 1 May 2014 99,025 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 99,018 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Apr 2013 96,403 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 96,403 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 90,622 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb out in centre brake light

wipers split

Fail 8 Aug 2012 90,622 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bulb out in centre brake light

wipers split

Pass 17 Aug 2011 86,250 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 86,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 82,946 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 82,939 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2009 75,105 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 75,085 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 May 2008 68,239 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 58,932 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 46,486 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

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VA03 KNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA03 KNJ, 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 VA03 KNJ registered?

VA03 KNJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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