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KN03 ZTV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,369 mi
Last recorded52,369 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2021 52,369 miles

Central exhaust deteriorating

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

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

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 52,369 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded out of flexie (1.1.11 (c))

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust deteriorating

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 40,847 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 38,997 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 37,408 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 37,388 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2014 35,842 miles

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

Lip on front brake discs/worn?

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 18 Jul 2013 33,073 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,285 miles

offside/nearside rear brake pipes rusty along suspension arms

Fail 15 Jun 2012 30,285 miles

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

offside/nearside rear brake pipes rusty along suspension arms

Pass 13 May 2011 27,292 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear service brake readings low

service light on

Pass 12 May 2010 25,492 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear service brake readings low

Pass 18 May 2009 24,712 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 May 2009 24,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre is of a perished condition

Pass 19 May 2008 24,022 miles

front nearside tyre outer wall has 2 cuts which have not penetrated to cord

Pass 21 May 2007 23,195 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 22,219 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 22,219 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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KN03 ZTV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KN03 ZTV, 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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What year was KN03 ZTV registered?

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

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