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MK03 AKF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK03 AKF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

front wiper smearing

horn weak

inner sills & front subframe corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2021 99,066 miles

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

Covers fitted

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle has age related rust underneath

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 91,327 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2020 91,325 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on front brake pipes

exhaust corroded in places

horn weak

Pass 18 Apr 2017

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

all four brake discs corroded due to vehicle been standing

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres close to limits & perished

brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

leak on nearside front shock absorber

offside front tyre close to limits & splitting

undertrays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking due to corroded (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

undertrays fitted

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

all four brake discs corroded due to vehicle been standing

both front brake pipes corroded

both rear tyres close to limits & perished

brake hoses deteriorating

corrosion on coil springs

exhaust corroded in places

leak on nearside front shock absorber

offside front tyre close to limits & splitting

Pass 18 Apr 2015 78,062 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,286 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 73,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 70,240 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 70,240 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 67,429 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 67,426 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 62,864 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 62,858 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

brake pedal creeps very slightly

front crossmember on o/s front damaged

n/s front tyre wrong rotation

o/s front tyre wrong rotation

Fail 21 May 2010 57,410 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 57,410 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 52,624 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 48,552 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 42,538 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 30,010 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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MK03 AKF 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 66.7%.

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 MK03 AKF, 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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MK03 AKF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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