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KN03 RBU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

100,086 mi
Last recorded100,086 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 RBU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2017 100,086 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 98,033 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 98,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users no beam pattern (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 88,454 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Wind screen washers performance poor.

Pass 7 Mar 2014 82,551 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 74,994 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 67,228 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 67,228 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2011 59,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 59,843 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 55,918 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,977 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 47,489 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 42,166 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 36,801 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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KN03 RBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KN03 RBU, 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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How do I check the history of KN03 RBU?

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What year was KN03 RBU registered?

KN03 RBU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for KN03 RBU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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