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KT03 FZB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,581 mi
Last recorded84,581 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 FZB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 84,581 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 83,035 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 80,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective starting to fog over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective fogged over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,984 miles

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))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2023 73,567 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

center exhaust mounting broke away

Pass 8 Jul 2022 63,990 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2021 52,692 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 47,693 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracks to outer wall.

Fail 24 Jul 2020 47,693 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear tyres cracks to outer wall.

Pass 25 Jul 2019 46,715 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 46,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 44,683 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 39,854 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 33,358 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 27,917 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 26,308 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,519 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 20,940 miles

All tyre treads cracking heavily but not through to cords *DANGEROUS*

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but still legible.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 18,326 miles

Engine idle very lumpy.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 16,152 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 135,656 miles

service light on

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 11 Jul 2008 11,648 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 10,353 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 9,153 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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KT03 FZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KT03 FZB, 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 KT03 FZB registered?

KT03 FZB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is KT03 FZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT03 FZB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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