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KX03 ZKY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

46,865 mi
Last recorded46,865 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX03 ZKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 46,865 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 46,864 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2025 45,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2025 45,516 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 44,063 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 43,830 miles

Rear BOOT LID DOESN'T REMAIN OPEN

Pass 9 Dec 2022 43,664 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 42,861 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear BOOT NOT REMAINING OPEN

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 42,861 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear BOOT NOT REMAINING OPEN

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 41,916 miles

Offside Front rim slightly damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tail gate struts are weak

Fail 2 Dec 2020

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front rim slightly damaged

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear tail gate struts are weak

Pass 2 Dec 2019 40,926 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 40,926 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 40,194 miles

Steering wheel has slight movement up and down

Fail 3 Dec 2018 40,194 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Steering wheel has slight movement up and down

Pass 9 Dec 2017 39,134 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 38,368 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 38,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 37,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 37,493 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Box bracket missing (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 36,240 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 34,615 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s front tyre cut but no cord exposed

rear box mounting broken but still scure

Pass 10 Dec 2013 34,615 miles

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

o/s front tyre cut but no cord exposed

rear box mounting broken but still scure

Pass 3 Dec 2012 33,420 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 32,895 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 32,895 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 31,915 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear exhaust box bracket broken but exhaust still secure

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 28 Nov 2009 30,755 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 29,411 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Mar 2007 28,035 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 25,462 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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KX03 ZKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KX03 ZKY, 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 KX03 ZKY registered?

KX03 ZKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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