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KS03 OEK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

84,886 mi
Last recorded84,886 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 OEK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 84,886 miles

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

Front slight wear evident nearside and offside brake discs

Nearside Front tyre low tread

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

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 nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2025 81,859 miles

Front slight wear evident nearside and offside brake discs

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

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

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

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

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

Rear nearside and offside wheel arches corroded

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2024 78,390 miles

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

Front slight wear evident nearside and offside brake discs

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2023 74,026 miles

Front slight wear evident nearside and offside brake discs

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

centre/rear exhaust corrosion evident

Pass 15 Jul 2022 70,528 miles

Nearside Front brake pipe corroded , covered in grease or other material

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front brake pipe corroded , covered in grease or other material

Rear middle to rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2021 65,727 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system corrosion evident

offside front tyre low tread

Pass 24 Jun 2020 62,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 62,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 56,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nearside and offside front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,809 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 51,873 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 49,056 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 47,566 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 44,209 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to underside covers

o\s\f tyre cracking

o\s\r tyre cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 40,971 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,026 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,191 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

centre section of under vehicle cover has damage

some testable items not checked due too under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2010 37,263 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 35,991 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,701 miles

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

rear number plate not 100%

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,683 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 28,038 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 28,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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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KS03 OEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KS03 OEK, 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 KS03 OEK registered?

KS03 OEK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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