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KN03 RHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,734 mi
Last recorded95,734 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 95,734 miles

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

parts of suspension and strucyure at earlier siages of corrosion

slight play in steering column

some parts of vehicle obscured by plastic covers

Fail 4 Nov 2014 95,724 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

outer skin on rear silencer corroded

parts of suspension and strucyure at earlier siages of corrosion

slight play in steering column

some parts of vehicle obscured by plastic covers

Pass 9 Nov 2013 91,774 miles

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

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

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

engine warning lamp on

exhaust corroded

noise from steering top bearing /mount

Pass 8 Dec 2011 84,022 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Nov 2011 83,998 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 77,101 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 65,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2009 65,837 miles

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,211 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2007 47,569 miles

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 28 Apr 2006 35,966 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 35,966 miles

Nearside 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 RHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RHZ, 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 RHZ registered?

KN03 RHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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