CarVerify

Free Car Check

KN03 ZTB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,390 mi
Last recorded113,390 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 ZTB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 113,390 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 113,389 miles

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Under trays fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 106,462 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Nov 2016 106,324 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2015 100,954 miles

osr slight play in trailing arm bush

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Fail 17 Nov 2015 100,954 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

osr slight play in trailing arm bush

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 1 Oct 2014 83,694 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2014 83,690 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 74,372 miles

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

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

Slight play in steering column

Fail 18 Sep 2013 74,230 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Slight play in steering column

Pass 27 Sep 2012 66,811 miles

SRS light on

Slight play in steering column

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,179 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

srs light on

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,547 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads little bit low,n/s front tyre bit low outer edge

Fail 22 Sep 2010 50,546 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

front brake pads little bit low,n/s front tyre bit low outer edge

Pass 4 Sep 2009 41,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Sep 2009 41,882 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Sep 2008 34,009 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 34,009 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 29,806 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 25,685 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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KN03 ZTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KN03 ZTB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KN03 ZTB?

You can check the full history of KN03 ZTB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KN03 ZTB registered?

KN03 ZTB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is KN03 ZTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KN03 ZTB shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KN03 ZTB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KN03 ZTB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.