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KM03 ARF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

87,751 mi
Last recorded87,751 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM03 ARF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 87,751 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 16 Jul 2025 87,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 86,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 86,059 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2023 86,049 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 85,047 miles

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 83,340 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 83,330 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,632 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 81,632 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 79,858 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 77,716 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 77,716 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017
Pass 18 Jan 2016 73,074 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 72,966 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 71,791 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Sep 2015 71,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 64,476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,116 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,099 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 58,093 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,076 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 47,438 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 47,438 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,264 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 39,573 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 33,226 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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KM03 ARF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 KM03 ARF, 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 KM03 ARF registered?

KM03 ARF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is KM03 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM03 ARF shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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