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KN03 RBX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,260 mi
Last recorded130,260 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 RBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 130,260 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint inner arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 125,388 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 125,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 119,232 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2014 119,229 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre grooved on sidewall

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust adequatly supported

rear tyres slightly mishaped

Fail 16 Apr 2013

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre grooved on sidewall

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust adequatly supported

rear tyres slightly mishaped

Pass 6 Apr 2012 101,532 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 84,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 66,688 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 59,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 48,184 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,711 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,897 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 RBX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,397cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RBX, 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 KN03 RBX registered?

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

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