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RV03 KXN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,276 mi
Last recorded120,276 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV03 KXN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 120,276 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2022 120,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2021 119,338 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

slight perishing nearside rear tyre

steering feels rough

Fail 26 Mar 2021 119,336 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

slight perishing nearside rear tyre

steering feels rough

Pass 24 Mar 2020 117,976 miles

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 115,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 115,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 112,904 miles

advise front tyres worn on outer edges

advise indicator stalk

Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,351 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 103,587 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 103,587 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 97,909 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 14 Mar 2015 97,909 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 28 Mar 2014 96,794 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 26 Mar 2014 96,794 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 89,821 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades deteriorated

knocking noise from steering column area on operation of steering

offside front tyre has had repair to shoulder of tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,460 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 82,473 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 74,067 miles

all tyres abit flat

can not check outer door sills trims fitted

rear wiper blade rubber

Pass 26 Mar 2010 64,115 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 64,115 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 55,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 46,588 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 36,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 27,628 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL IS BUCKLED ON INNER RIM.

REAR NUMBER PLATE IS IN POOR CONDITION.

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 KXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 KXN, 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 KXN registered?

RV03 KXN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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