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KN03 RKZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,154 mi
Last recorded136,154 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 136,154 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 131,053 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 124,776 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 124,776 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 116,929 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 109,323 miles

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

slight wear in steering rack nearside inner joint

Pass 22 Sep 2014 99,096 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 85,810 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 85,725 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 76,070 miles

slight play knocking from stearing column./ both rear wheel archs corroding./

Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,162 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 61,688 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,691 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 49,539 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 41,977 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 41,977 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,499 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 RKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RKZ, 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 RKZ registered?

KN03 RKZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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The MOT history for KN03 RKZ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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