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RE03 FTZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

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

RegistrationRE03 FTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025
Fail 28 Oct 2025

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens faded (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Lens faded (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2025

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear shock cases corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2023

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear rear axle corroded

both rear wings corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2021

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

corrosion to chassis/suspension

Pass 21 Jul 2020 53,151 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside covered in plastic trims.suspect corrossion.

Fail 16 Jul 2020 53,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust poor condition

underside covered in plastic trims.suspect corrossion.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 52,715 miles

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

both number plates poor condition

Fail 24 Jun 2019 52,715 miles

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

both number plates poor condition

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 51,921 miles

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

both number plates poor condition

both rear tyres poor condition will need replacing soon

full underbody protection fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2017 51,144 miles

front and rear number plates detorating

wxhaust system corroding

Fail 19 Jun 2017 51,115 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates detorating

wxhaust system corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2016 50,286 miles

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

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

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 50,242 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

sill covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2015 48,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jun 2013 44,677 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both number plates poor condition

exhaust poor condition

Pass 18 Jun 2012 42,632 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate deteriated

Pass 16 Jun 2011 40,500 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

both front tyres on 3mm tread

small cut in nearside rear tyre side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2010 38,092 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plate starting to deteriorate

serface rust on rear exhaust box

Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,319 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 31,553 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 28,284 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR NUMBER PLATE STARTING TO DE-LAMINATE

Pass 13 Jun 2006 24,914 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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RE03 FTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RE03 FTZ, 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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RE03 FTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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