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KN03 RHF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,931 mi
Last recorded75,931 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 75,931 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 75,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 71,657 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 71,657 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misting (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 67,666 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 64,101 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,111 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 59,398 miles

Front brake hoses perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and perished 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

front undertray partially missing

Fail 30 Aug 2018 59,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn to 2mm perished and splitting open on inner sidewall 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front brake hoses perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2mm 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm and perished 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm 195/50R15 (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

front undertray partially missing

Fail 6 Aug 2018

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearsideand offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 53,731 miles

n/s/f tyre split / various brake pipes rusty / n/s/r inner sill rusty

Pass 26 Jul 2016 50,865 miles

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

various brake pipes rusty / rear inner sills rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,910 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 47,910 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 46,555 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

N/S/R seatbelt buckle covers missing

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

Fail 24 Jul 2014 46,518 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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

N/S/R seatbelt buckle covers missing

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,526 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 44,526 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 27 Jul 2012 43,030 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 43,030 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,070 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 41,070 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 38,697 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 36,974 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 36,974 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 33,917 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 30,982 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 30,982 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2006 28,061 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 28,061 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RHF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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