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KS03 ZRL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

59,631 mi
Last recorded59,631 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS03 ZRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2024 59,631 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2024 59,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 56,359 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2023 56,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Mar 2022 54,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2022 54,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 52,524 miles

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corrodded

both rear tyres are cracked

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2021 52,524 miles

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

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

both rear brake pipes slightly corrodded

both rear tyres are cracked

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2020 50,499 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,093 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 42,195 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 38,303 miles

unable to inspect underside of vehicle due to under-body covers fitted.

Fail 19 Jul 2016 38,303 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

unable to inspect underside of vehicle due to under-body covers fitted.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 36,677 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,733 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 34,275 miles

front and rear number plates weathered

Pass 14 Jun 2012 32,818 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,413 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 29,350 miles

front registration plate slightly weathered

rear registration plate slightly weathered

Fail 10 Jun 2010 29,346 miles

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

front registration plate slightly weathered

rear registration plate slightly weathered

Pass 10 Jun 2009 27,430 miles

exhaust emissions close to limit

rear registration plate slightly weathered

slight leak from power steering resivoir

Fail 10 Jun 2009 27,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust emissions close to limit

offside front tyre inner side wall split

rear registration plate slightly weathered

slight leak from power steering resivoir

Pass 1 Jul 2008 25,342 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 22,595 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 19,210 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 ZRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 ZRL, 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 KS03 ZRL registered?

KS03 ZRL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 August 2003.

Is KS03 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS03 ZRL shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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