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SK03 RKU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

85,573 mi
Last recorded85,573 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 RKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 85,573 miles

both front and rear subframes showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jun 2023 85,273 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 83,478 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021
Pass 16 Jun 2020 78,971 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 72,138 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 73,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 66,324 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 60,063 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,142 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended suspension arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 49,845 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 44,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all 4 brake pipes slightly corroded where they flexi pipes close to all wheels

Fail 21 Oct 2014 44,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all 4 brake pipes slightly corroded where they flexi pipes close to all wheels

Pass 4 Nov 2013 41,546 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 41,544 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 39,077 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 39,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 35,613 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,769 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 28,191 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 28,191 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,263 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 22,897 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2007 22,897 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,820 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 RKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SK03 RKU, 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 RKU registered?

SK03 RKU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 15 April 2003.

Is SK03 RKU safe to buy?

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