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KT03 FZN

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

66,025 mi
Last recorded66,025 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT03 FZN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 66,025 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 62,215 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 59,478 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 57,496 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 55,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 52,320 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 50,686 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 47,892 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 45,594 miles

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

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

Windscreen wipers poor.

Fail 20 Mar 2018 45,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wipers poor.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 42,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front tyre inner sidewall has small splits, cords not visible at time of test

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall has minor damage, cords not visible at time of test.

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded.

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

Slight wear/play in steering column

Pass 10 Mar 2016 40,226 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nsr could not carry out full inspection of seat belt

nsr tyre cut to outer sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2015 37,662 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 35,981 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside front tyre has splits on the inner sidewall. Cords not visable at time of test.

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

Slight wear/play in steering column U/J

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2012 31,145 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 27,904 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre has cuts to inner side wall, no cords exposed

Offside rear tyre has damage to outer side wall, no cords exposed, tread getting low on edges

Small chip in screen

Child seat fitted to N/S/R seat, but insecure.

Pass 7 Oct 2010 25,427 miles

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Rear tyres, inner side walls split. Cords not exposed.

Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,244 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 20,509 miles

O/S/F Tyre sidewall damaged.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 18,027 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 14,541 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 FZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FZN, 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 KT03 FZN registered?

KT03 FZN is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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The MOT history for KT03 FZN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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