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KD03 NHP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

75,357 mi
Last recorded75,357 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD03 NHP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 75,357 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 75,357 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 73,340 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 70,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 68,179 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 66,111 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 66,111 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 63,673 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 60,607 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 60,607 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 55,940 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 55,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 52,783 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 49,766 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 47,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,851 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 44,427 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 42,703 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 40,963 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 39,209 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2010 34,055 miles

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

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

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

both outer lower body sill panels have plastic covers fitted.

plastic floor pan covers fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2009 29,760 miles

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

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

plastic covers fitted to both outer lower body sill panels.

plastic under body floor panel covers fitted.

Pass 7 Apr 2008 23,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 15,492 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 10,040 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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KD03 NHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 KD03 NHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KD03 NHP registered?

KD03 NHP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 May 2003.

Is KD03 NHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD03 NHP shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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