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KN03 RNF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,906 mi
Last recorded76,906 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 76,906 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 76,906 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 68,681 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Both front wipers small splits @ ends

Centre exhaust corroded

Chip in windscreen centre

L/R wheel buckled

Metal brake pipes corroding

Slight play in R/F steering rack

Fail 5 Jun 2020 68,681 miles

Both front shock absorbers leaking slightly

Both front wipers small splits @ ends

Centre exhaust corroded

Chip in windscreen centre

L/R wheel buckled

Metal brake pipes corroding

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Slight play in R/F steering rack

Fail 27 Mar 2020 68,426 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator wear indicator light on dash board (wire from loom is damaged) (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering arm play

Pass 6 Apr 2019 61,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2018 53,971 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 53,206 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 May 2017 53,206 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 May 2016 50,917 miles

cracks in offside and nearside rear tyres

Fail 12 May 2015 46,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust starting to corrod

nearside front and rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 12 May 2015 46,574 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust starting to corrod

nearside front and rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 7 May 2014 41,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 38,470 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,280 miles

S/R/S light on dash

Pass 20 May 2011 33,887 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 32,065 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 29,791 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2008 27,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 24,629 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,883 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 RNF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RNF, 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 RNF registered?

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

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