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RV03 KZF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,966 mi
Last recorded136,966 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 136,966 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 136,949 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 135,791 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 132,271 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 132,266 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 129,218 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 127,125 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 127,124 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working both o/s and n/s (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 120,733 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 108,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 108,958 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 100,076 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,502 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 82,616 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 82,405 miles

advanced cracking to both rear tyres recommend their replaced,only just passed test

cracks in each front brake hose

next to no drive from 1st gear !!!!

parts of tread on each front tyre only 2mm

rear wiper blade split

shock absorbers best replaced in pairs

Fail 11 Mar 2011 82,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

advanced cracking to both rear tyres recommend their replaced,only just passed test

cracks in each front brake hose

n/s head lamp aim on top limit

next to no drive from 1st gear !!!!

parts of tread on each front tyre only 2mm

rear wiper blade split

shock absorbers best replaced in pairs

Pass 26 Jan 2010 73,737 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn

front brakes pads worn n/s only just passed test

Fail 25 Jan 2010 73,733 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs worn

front brakes pads worn n/s only just passed test

Pass 2 Dec 2008 67,706 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,854 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,709 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 KZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 KZF, 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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RV03 KZF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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