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KN03 RHE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,072 mi
Last recorded101,072 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 RHE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 101,072 miles

Advise; nearside door mirror glass missing/ accident damage to nearside front.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,916 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,915 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 83,661 miles

damage on n/s/f bumper

n/s/f shock starting to weep oil

noise on o/s/f shock when turning

o/s/f drop link bent

Fail 24 Mar 2015 83,655 miles

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

damage on n/s/f bumper

front n/plate backing starting to pill away from plate

n/s/f shock starting to weep oil

noise on o/s/f shock when turning

o/s/f drop link bent

strong advice both front tyres and o/s/r inner edges wearing low

Pass 5 Apr 2014 76,537 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads low

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear pads low

Pass 27 Mar 2013 68,761 miles

both front brake hoses perished

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f shock damp

Pass 31 Mar 2012 62,865 miles

slight play in lower steering uj

center exhaust mount broken

n/s/f shock damp

n/s/f wheel buckeld

n/s/r shock damp

o/s/r shock damp

Pass 12 Mar 2011 55,978 miles

air filter pipe missing

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

handbrake travel

small cracks starting on both front brake flex hoses

tyre wear o/s/r inner edge

tyre wear o/s/r inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2010 50,517 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside door mirror missing

offside rear tyre has slight damage on inside

Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,092 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,033 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,368 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 30,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 25,124 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

Pass 6 Apr 2006 25,124 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

front brake pads low

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 RHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

KN03 RHE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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