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KN03 RCF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,083 mi
Last recorded96,083 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 96,083 miles

back box bracket corroded

back box corroded

brake pipes corroded

front sub frame corroded

n-s-r tyre perished

o-s-r jacking point missing

o-s-r tyre perished

rubber bushes perished

suspension components corroded

under tray covering underside of car

Fail 7 Mar 2018 96,083 miles

Nearside Front 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)

back box bracket corroded

back box corroded

brake pipes corroded

front sub frame corroded

n-s-r tyre perished

o-s-r jacking point missing

o-s-r tyre perished

rubber bushes perished

suspension components corroded

under tray covering underside of car

Pass 7 Dec 2016 92,059 miles

engine light on nsf washer inop o-s-r child seat fitted oil leak

front sub frame corroded n-s-f track rod end has slight play underside of car is corroded both front top mounts have play

n-s f tyre low on inner edge n-s-r tyre perished 0-s-r tyre perished 0-s-f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Dec 2015 88,756 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 88,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 May 2015 86,329 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section corroded

note/trim covers fitted to outer sills/not able to fully inspect areas

slight corrosion starting to front and rear subframes

slight damage to offside indicator side repeator lense

Fail 22 Apr 2015 86,165 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust section corroded

note/trim covers fitted to outer sills/not able to fully inspect areas

slight corrosion starting to front and rear subframes

slight damage to offside indicator side repeator lense

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,891 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

nearside washer weak

note/tims fitted to outer sill panels

Fail 28 Apr 2014 80,891 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

nearside washer weak

note/tims fitted to outer sill panels

Pass 4 May 2013 78,710 miles

note/eml light activated

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded

front washers weak

Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,052 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 74,088 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 74,088 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 69,229 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 69,221 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2009 64,425 miles

nearside front tyre holds inner/outer shoulder wear

offside front tyre holds outer shoulder wear

Fail 1 May 2009 64,425 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front tyre holds inner/outer shoulder wear

offside front tyre holds outer shoulder wear

Pass 2 May 2008 53,517 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2008 53,517 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2007 44,195 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 34,939 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 RCF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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