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KN03 RFZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

41,549 mi
Last recorded41,549 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 RFZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 41,549 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 41,105 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 40,705 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 40,140 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 39,665 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 38,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 37,910 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 37,101 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2018 37,101 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 36,102 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,180 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 33,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 32,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2014 32,309 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked

Pass 2 Apr 2013 30,231 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 28,689 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,460 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 24,223 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 22,627 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 22,627 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 21,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 19,931 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 18,316 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 RFZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

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

Is KN03 RFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN03 RFZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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