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KN03 RFX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,989 mi
Last recorded60,989 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 RFX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 60,989 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2017 60,244 miles

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

Rear brake pipes are showing corrosion

slight radial play at steering wheel

Pass 26 Jun 2015 55,443 miles

both rear tyres are perished

Fail 26 Jun 2015 55,443 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 27 Jun 2014 52,909 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,888 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 47,188 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 43,772 miles

please note that rear number plate is deteriorated.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,683 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,897 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate starting to become delaminated

Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,151 miles

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 3 Jul 2007 31,817 miles

please note that both front tyres are starting to perish on outer sidewalls..

Pass 27 Mar 2006 24,488 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 RFX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

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

Is KN03 RFX safe to buy?

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