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KN03 RHJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,196 mi
Last recorded71,196 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 71,196 miles

EML on

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 70,288 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre cracking around sidewall

Pass 2 May 2013 68,219 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 68,219 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,514 miles

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

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

unable to check underbody metal brake pipes due to plastic undertrays

Fail 3 Dec 2012 67,478 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes coated in grease.

nearside front jacking rubber mounting missing.

offside front head light bottom bracket broken but still secure.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 64,888 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,099 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 58,512 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 58,512 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 56,419 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 51,970 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 51,407 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 51,098 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,369 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2006 37,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 RHJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RHJ, 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 RHJ registered?

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

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