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KR03 MWN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

83,792 mi
Last recorded83,792 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR03 MWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 83,792 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 83,792 miles

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 80,956 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 79,467 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 79,467 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2023 77,595 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 77,595 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 74,773 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 74,773 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 71,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 68,589 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 67,548 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 65,409 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 65,401 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported band around exhaust box missing (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 64,097 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 64,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres perished and o/s out of shape

Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,683 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 55,707 miles

middle box poor

Fail 3 Nov 2014 55,707 miles

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

middle box poor

Pass 7 Nov 2013 49,012 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 49,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/s mirror temp fixing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 43,476 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 37,435 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,558 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 14 Sep 2009 35,836 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 35,829 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VERY POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,915 miles

osr and nsr seat belts not checked as child seats fitted

slight cracking of rear tyre treads no cords visable

under body protection fitted restricting inspection

Pass 13 Jun 2007 29,366 miles

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

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

oil leak from gearbox

plastic covers fitted to outer sills and underside of vehicle

Pass 19 Jun 2006 26,052 miles

rear brakes tested with ignition OFF,

unable to fully inspect under sude of vehicle due to covers

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 MWN 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 69%.

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 KR03 MWN, 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 MWN registered?

KR03 MWN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is KR03 MWN safe to buy?

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