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KN03 RNZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

130,420 mi
Last recorded130,420 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2017 130,420 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight roughness when rotated

Pass 14 Jun 2016 122,409 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside wing mirror damaged and the mirror lense is missing.

exhaust silencer is very corroded.

slight free play in the steering rack.

Pass 25 Jun 2015 118,280 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear brake hanging on slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2015 118,280 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres are worn out of shape on inner edges

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear brake hanging on slightly

Pass 24 Jun 2014 106,635 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2014 106,635 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

center exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 91,026 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

handbrake travel long

Fail 21 Jun 2013 91,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust corroded

handbrake travel long

Pass 22 Jun 2012 77,909 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

Fail 22 Jun 2012 77,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

front brake discs badly worn and lipped

Pass 18 Jun 2011 68,466 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 61,751 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2008 50,038 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,224 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,075 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 39,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 32,605 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 RNZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 RNZ, 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 RNZ registered?

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

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