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KN03 RBZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,397 mi
Last recorded102,397 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 102,397 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

nsf side repeter slight damage

Fail 6 Nov 2018 102,396 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cylinder pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

nsf side repeter slight damage

Pass 2 Nov 2017 98,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2017 98,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 96,623 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,615 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 94,199 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 87,813 miles

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

centre exhaut box deteriated but not blowing

Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,119 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,468 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,468 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 74,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 66,367 miles

slight play and knock at steering wheel

Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,765 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 58,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 48,927 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 40,977 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 32,647 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 RBZ 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 72.2%.

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

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