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KN03 RUU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

135,529 mi
Last recorded135,529 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 135,529 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Door corroded

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2026 135,528 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Door corroded

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S + O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 127,368 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 126,966 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 125,591 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 124,798 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 124,037 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 124,037 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 122,292 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 118,338 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 113,368 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 113,368 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 108,414 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 102,200 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 97,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/R Tyre perishing

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,674 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 94,674 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,086 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 83,376 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 83,376 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 77,632 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,707 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front wiper blades hitting each other slightly

slight wear in lower bulkhead steering column bush

Pass 20 Jun 2009 60,485 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX MOUNT CORRODED AND MISSING. UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES,TOP MOUNTS AND BRAKE PIVOT DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Fail 20 Jun 2009 60,485 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX MOUNT CORRODED AND MISSING. UNABLE TO CHECK FUEL LINES,TOP MOUNTS AND BRAKE PIVOT DUE TO COVERS FITTED.

Fail 21 Jun 2008 52,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 52,526 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 43,235 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 34,069 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 34,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 RUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 RUU, 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 RUU registered?

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

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