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KN03 RPX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,882 mi
Last recorded96,882 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 RPX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 96,882 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO DETERIORATE

EXHAUST REAR SECTION OUTER SKIN CORRODED

O/S/F COIL SPRING CORRODED

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS CORRODED

SLIGHT WEAR TO FRONT BRAKE DISCS PADS APPEAR TO BE WEARING LOW

UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED IN GENERAL

Pass 19 Aug 2017 93,007 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/r brake pipe coroded

rear silencer heavily coroded

wheel trim missing from n/s/r

Pass 6 Sep 2016 87,922 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 87,922 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016
Fail 7 Jan 2016

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 79,749 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 79,749 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 70,889 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 70,886 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,057 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 62,890 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 54,915 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 47,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 39,540 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 31,238 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 29,452 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 RPX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RPX, 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 RPX registered?

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

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The MOT history for KN03 RPX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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