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KR03 DFJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,003 mi
Last recorded66,003 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 DFJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 66,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 64,365 miles

rear silencer corroded not leaking

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2025 64,365 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

rear silencer corroded not leaking

Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,106 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

rear silencer corroded not leaking

Fail 2 Jul 2024 62,106 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

rear silencer corroded not leaking

Pass 26 Jun 2023 59,857 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 59,857 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 57,421 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged flat spot on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front wearing on edges

rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2021 54,796 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 52,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 50,844 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,886 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 44,383 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2016 43,440 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,603 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 39,823 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 37,798 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2012 35,680 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 31,320 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 31,320 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,701 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 23,782 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 19,077 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,702 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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KR03 DFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KR03 DFJ, 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 KR03 DFJ registered?

KR03 DFJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is KR03 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR03 DFJ shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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