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KT03 FZK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,113 mi
Last recorded53,113 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 FZK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 53,113 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 21 May 2025 51,959 miles

Covers fitted obscuring testable items

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 50,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 49,107 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))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 49,101 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 47,741 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 9 Jun 2022 47,741 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 9 Jun 2021 46,617 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

washer s poor

Fail 9 Jun 2021 46,616 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

washer s poor

Pass 4 Jun 2020 45,966 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 3 Jun 2019 45,121 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 23 May 2018 43,857 miles

Under trays fitted notvallowing full inspection

Pass 30 May 2017 42,045 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 35,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 33,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 33,662 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 31,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 29,386 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 29,386 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2010 27,173 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 24,773 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 22,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 20,559 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 16,779 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 FZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 FZK, 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 FZK registered?

KT03 FZK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is KT03 FZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT03 FZK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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