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KS03 ZRA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 ZRA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 67,113 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished very close to inner cards (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished very close to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame / rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 67,113 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split apart (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4.mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished very close to inner cards (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished very close to inner cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub-frame / rear axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 67,015 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both shoulders heavily perished close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both shoulders heavily perished close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear axle beam and frame attachments corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2022

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber heavily corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber heavily corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 65,143 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

front tyres perished

rear suspension rusty

Pass 17 Jul 2019 63,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 62,111 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 62,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 61,192 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 59,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing All 4 (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 56,769 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2015 56,769 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jul 2014 53,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,929 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,576 miles

both sides rear tyres worn flat spots on inside edges and cracking in tread.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 47,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knock in steering system

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,933 miles

knock from steering column area

both front tyres low and wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2010 38,899 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

knock in steering column

Pass 20 Jul 2009 34,569 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 29,737 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 25,034 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 18,872 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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KS03 ZRA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 ZRA, 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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KS03 ZRA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 August 2003.

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