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SK03 RKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,144 mi
Last recorded93,144 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 RKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 93,144 miles

full length under cover fitted

n/s front tyre slip on side wall

Fail 27 Jul 2017 93,144 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

full length under cover fitted

n/s front tyre slip on side wall

Pass 20 Jul 2016 86,769 miles

back box corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2016 86,769 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 80,490 miles

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

o/s/front tyre pressure low

Fail 14 Jul 2015 80,489 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust deteriorated but not leaking

o/s/front tyre pressure low

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,789 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 76,789 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2013
Pass 31 May 2012 58,085 miles

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

both top strut rubber bushes creek

centre silencer deteriorating

o/s/r spring bottom cushion missing

Fail 28 May 2012 58,085 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both top strut rubber bushes creek

centre silencer deteriorating

o/s/r spring bottom cushion missing

Pass 9 May 2011 47,929 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2010 41,316 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 36,757 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 22 Aug 2009 36,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 20 Jun 2008 29,708 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front inner brake pads no clear view of wear

offside front tyre underinflated

offside rear tyre puncture plug repair

screen washers water bottle low level

Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,708 miles

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

front inner brake pads no clear view of wear

offside front tyre underinflated

offside rear tyre puncture plug repair

screen washers water bottle low level

Pass 6 Jun 2007 26,094 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 26,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 May 2006 21,609 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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SK03 RKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK03 RKJ, 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 SK03 RKJ registered?

SK03 RKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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