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KN03 RTZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,474 mi
Last recorded116,474 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 116,474 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both Sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Sills & Facing Panel. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Wheel Arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Both Sides outer Sills Covers, Engine Undertray & Undersides Covers Fitted.

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Trailing Arm Bushes Play.

Offside Rear Inner Wheel Arch & Facing Panel.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Undersides General Surface Corrosion.

Pass 27 Oct 2020 110,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside head light lens slightly condensation.

Fail 27 Oct 2020

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside head light lens slightly condensation.

Pass 28 Oct 2019 105,634 miles

Sill Cover Fitted both sides.

Fail 28 Oct 2019 105,631 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (F/R) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Sill Cover Fitted both sides.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 99,109 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both(195/50/15v) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis near rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills surface corrosion (heavy) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill surface (heavy corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis near axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2018 99,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both(195/50/15v) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis near rear axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills surface corrosion (heavy) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill surface (heavy corrosion) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis near axle mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2017 91,953 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 91,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both lights are too dim (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,782 miles

Front tyre treads wearing low

Rear number plate discolouring

Pass 19 Nov 2015 78,676 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 78,674 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported box mounting corroded/fractured. (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,737 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion both sides rear wheel arches

Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,737 miles

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion both sides rear wheel arches

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,798 miles

two childs seats fitted inspection of rear belts not carried out

Pass 20 Sep 2012 65,974 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 65,973 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,803 miles

sills covered

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2011 61,801 miles

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

sills covered

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2010 56,440 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 56,440 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 50,094 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 43,649 miles

front tyres close to limit

Pass 10 Jul 2007 37,657 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 30,967 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING/FEATHERING ON INNER EDGES.

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 RTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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