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RV03 KCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,349 mi
Last recorded156,349 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 KCZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 156,349 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 156,349 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 155,671 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 153,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 149,842 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 149,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 143,925 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 139,527 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 134,812 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 130,321 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 130,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 126,349 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 123,034 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 118,407 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 102,105 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 102,041 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,117 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 75,708 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 63,276 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 51,952 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 40,663 miles

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

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

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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RV03 KCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RV03 KCZ, 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 RV03 KCZ registered?

RV03 KCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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