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KN03 RWU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,299 mi
Last recorded88,299 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 RWU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 88,299 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 86,727 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 86,714 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 85,465 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 85,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 84,139 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,400 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Back Box Slightly Corroded But No Leak

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2018 81,400 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Back Box Slightly Corroded But No Leak

Headlamp aim too far to the right OS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened NS Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 79,036 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 77,514 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 74,414 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 72,134 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,750 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 66,832 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2012 66,832 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 63,824 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 60,621 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight knocking through steering wheel

Pass 30 Mar 2010 60,621 miles

slight knocking through steering wheel

Pass 19 Feb 2010 60,129 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 51,746 miles

Front tyre at o/s wearing on edges.Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges will soon need changing in the not to distant future.

Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,209 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 45,209 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,425 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 RWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RWU, 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 RWU registered?

KN03 RWU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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The MOT history for KN03 RWU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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