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KN03 RVV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,563 mi
Last recorded63,563 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 63,563 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear seat removed at time off test

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 17 May 2016 63,532 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexable (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine management warning light on

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

Offside and nearside plastic sill covers fitted

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Rear seat removed at time off test

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,334 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; both rear tyres perished

advisery; engine management lamp staying on

advisery;plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Jun 2015 61,320 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advisery; both rear tyres perished

advisery; engine management lamp staying on

advisery;plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2014 58,370 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

deterioration in front & rear number plates

engine light on

exhaust system corroded

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge , close to limit

wear in front brake discs

Fail 6 Jun 2014 58,356 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

deterioration in front & rear number plates

engine light on

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge , close to limit

wear in front brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2013 53,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

engine light on

slight play in steering

wear in front brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2012 50,700 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 50,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 46,593 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 46,593 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,288 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 42,288 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 37,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,852 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 26,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jun 2006 22,009 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 RVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RVV, 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 RVV registered?

KN03 RVV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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