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RV03 KJJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,903 mi
Last recorded76,903 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 KJJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,903 miles

Centre exhaust box corroded.

Damage to o/s front wheel rim.

Front brake hoses perished.

Front subframe corroded.

Heavy corrosion to inner rear sill areas.

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

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

Outer side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sill areas.

Rear subframe & mounts corroded/perished.

Slight buckle to o/s rear wheel rim.

Fail 10 Aug 2016 76,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre exhaust box corroded.

Damage to o/s front wheel rim.

Front brake hoses perished.

Front subframe corroded.

Heavy corrosion to inner rear sill areas.

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

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

Outer side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sill areas.

Rear subframe & mounts corroded/perished.

Slight buckle to o/s rear wheel rim.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 71,101 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers split on the ends

rear exhaust mount broken

slight perishing fronr brake hoses

Fail 2 Jul 2015 71,101 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both wipers split on the ends

rear exhaust mount broken

slight perishing fronr brake hoses

Pass 2 Jun 2014 65,136 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 60,280 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side & near side outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2012 54,906 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 49,951 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 49,951 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 34,969 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 34,969 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,427 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 20,125 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2006 14,126 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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RV03 KJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 RV03 KJJ, 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 KJJ registered?

RV03 KJJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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