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AF03 KFP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

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

RegistrationAF03 KFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 80,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 78,112 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 78,112 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear ( rear section in to brake hose ). (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light ON.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 75,877 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount ()

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine MIL lamp illuminated

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2021 75,877 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav mount ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine MIL lamp illuminated

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2020 74,064 miles

Both rear wings corroded

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

MIL lamp illuminated

Offside Front seatbelt twisted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 72,332 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2019 72,273 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside rear and both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2018 70,389 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 8 Aug 2017 68,117 miles

Offside Rear wheelarch corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,342 miles

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)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 62,342 miles

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

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

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,446 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 50,586 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,581 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low

Fail 6 Aug 2013 44,581 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres getting low

Fail 31 Jul 2012 33,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 38,104 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 30,181 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,946 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 23,591 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 21,817 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 18,752 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,495 miles

strong advisory front brake inballence only just passed test may need front brakes replaced

Fail 7 Mar 2006 16,456 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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AF03 KFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF03 KFP, 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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AF03 KFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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