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VK03 AUT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

100,338 mi
Last recorded100,338 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 AUT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 100,338 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 100,338 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 94,745 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2024 94,745 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play Joints (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2023

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 87,920 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 87,445 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 86,519 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 86,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2019 85,158 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 85,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,877 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

vehicle fitted with under covers

Fail 14 Apr 2018 82,872 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

vehicle fitted with under covers

Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,847 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 72,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column noisy in operation but no wear evident in bearings

Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,661 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column noisy in operation but no wear evident in bearings

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,989 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Apr 2013 63,023 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Apr 2012 58,276 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 58,276 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2011 54,191 miles

both rear tyres low on inner edges & tread uneven

corrosion to both front brake disc;s

Fail 11 May 2011 54,191 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low on inner edges & tread uneven

corrosion to both front brake disc;s

Pass 13 Apr 2010 52,519 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,393 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 47,159 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 41,314 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 41,314 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 346,970 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 346,970 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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VK03 AUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 VK03 AUT, 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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VK03 AUT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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