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KN03 RSZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

108,737 mi
Last recorded108,737 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2017 108,737 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine malfunction light ON

Free play felt at steering wheel

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. requires attention (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel tank corroded

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 104,493 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2015 96,411 miles

both front tyres wearing low on tread

brake pipes corroded

nearside front plastic sill damaged near jacking joint

Fail 15 Jun 2015 96,411 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres wearing low on tread

brake pipes corroded

nearside front plastic sill damaged near jacking joint

Pass 10 Jun 2014 86,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2013 78,233 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 78,233 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 72,185 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 72,184 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Jul 2012 72,160 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,420 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 55,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

n/s rear tyre going rotton

Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,293 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Fail 20 Nov 2009 40,292 miles

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

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

Pass 4 Nov 2008 35,777 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,515 miles

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 24 Jun 2006 24,223 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 RSZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

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

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