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KN03 RKX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,397 mi
Last recorded145,397 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 RKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 145,397 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 145,396 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 142,264 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 132,064 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 132,064 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,708 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 96,720 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perished

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 25 May 2013 96,720 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape and perished

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2012 86,228 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 86,220 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 80,583 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

little play/knock at the steering wheel.

Pass 27 Apr 2010 79,109 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 73,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near/sire rear jacking pad missing

plastic sill and under tray covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 73,545 miles

near/sire rear jacking pad missing

plastic sill and under tray covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 60,748 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 45,225 miles

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

both rear tyres beginning to perish

Pass 10 Aug 2006 31,341 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005 20,904 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 RKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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