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KN03 RVJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

144,372 mi
Last recorded144,372 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 144,372 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 137,778 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 137,778 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 136,020 miles

Nearside Front Brake slightly binding

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 132,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 132,380 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 127,916 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 125,323 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 120,709 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 115,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 110,179 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 102,019 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 92,840 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 92,840 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 82,084 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 70,789 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 56,819 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 46,367 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Oct 2008 34,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,783 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 18,937 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 16,979 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 RVJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RVJ, 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 RVJ registered?

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

Is KN03 RVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN03 RVJ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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