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KN03 RBY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,242 mi
Last recorded106,242 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 RBY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 106,242 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 103,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 101,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 98,639 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 94,304 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 94,304 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 87,162 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,704 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 71,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,463 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs lipped and corroded

plastic under tray affects inspection

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,539 miles

Both front tyres feathering on edges

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/f tyre is cracking on outta side wall

Fail 24 Mar 2009 50,032 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre is cracking on outta side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2008 43,425 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 43,420 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,580 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2006 30,462 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 12,053 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 RBY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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