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KN03 RRU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,365 mi
Last recorded69,365 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2015 69,365 miles

eng man light on

only one winter tyre fitted to front wheels

slight play in lower steering coupling

Fail 27 Jan 2015 69,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eng man light on

only one winter tyre fitted to front wheels

slight play in lower steering coupling

Pass 25 Nov 2013 61,447 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 61,443 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 51,596 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 48,837 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 48,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight knock from steering colomn ?

Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,424 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 45,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,327 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 36,227 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

cracking to offside rear tyre

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 RRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RRU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KN03 RRU registered?

KN03 RRU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2003.

Is KN03 RRU safe to buy?

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