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FV03 KRD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,870 mi
Last recorded84,870 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 KRD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 84,870 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front strut top mount notchy

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 84,503 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded / both

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2024 84,503 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear inner sills corroded / both

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2023 82,264 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 82,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear inner sills corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 78,721 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear inner sills corroded both sides

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 78,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear inner sills corroded both sides

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 78,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2020 76,261 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

High beam switch slightly loose

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 74,931 miles

Exhaust corroded

High beam switch slightly loose

Rear Seats removed

Washers weak

Fail 9 Jul 2019 74,851 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s under arch (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault srs light on (7.1.6 (a))

High beam switch slightly loose

No under bonnet checks carried out

Rear seats removed from vehicle

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2018 72,873 miles

Front brake pipes corroded

subframe and exhaust corroded

Fail 22 May 2018 72,753 miles

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front & rear incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe very corroded

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 69,908 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2017 69,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill area (2.4.A.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced front & rear (6.3.4a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2016 69,127 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under & outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

creaking from nearside front suspension but no wear or play found

slight front brake imbalance, offside effort lower

Fail 3 May 2016 69,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill area (2.4.A.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside front (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under & outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

creaking from nearside front suspension but no wear or play found

slight front brake imbalance, offside effort lower

Pass 22 May 2015 66,656 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s windscreen wiper deteriorated

n/s/f strut top noisey on lock but no excessive play or tightness

Pass 9 May 2014 62,308 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 62,305 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 55,483 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 42,692 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 42,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 33,888 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 31,021 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,848 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 27,821 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 20,145 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 20,131 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2006 9,548 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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FV03 KRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 FV03 KRD, 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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FV03 KRD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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