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KM03 DZC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

122,516 mi
Last recorded122,516 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 122,516 miles

Front wipers not parking correctly.

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

Offside Front Headlight bracket broken.

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 122,513 miles

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

Front wipers not parking correctly.

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

Offside Front Headlight bracket broken.

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 120,240 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all 4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust box corroded

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear axle mounts corroded

Rear inner sills undersealed both sides

Rear shocks corroded both

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2024 118,530 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 118,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 115,545 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 115,545 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 107,000 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 107,000 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 104,105 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 104,105 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 101,586 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 97,247 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 92,880 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 92,880 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 87,739 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 87,739 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 81,613 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 81,613 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 75,367 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,083 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 65,083 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 55,086 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2012 55,086 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2011 45,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 33,782 miles

Front Wind Screen Starting to Delaminate

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jul 2008 32,875 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 30,279 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 26,215 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 DZC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 KM03 DZC, 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 KM03 DZC registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM03 DZC shows 30 tests with a 63.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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