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KN03 ZTZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,625 mi
Last recorded146,625 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN03 ZTZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 146,625 miles

Advanced corrosion to n.s and o.s closing sills

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to n,s.and o.s rear brake pipes

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim

Undertrays fitted over most of floor

Pass 11 Sep 2018 136,536 miles

Both rear shock absorbers casings corroded, lower bushes worn

Corrosion to exhaust system

Corrosion to n.s and o.s rear plus o.s.f brake pipes

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underside covers fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 127,581 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016

Advanced corrosion to n.s.r brake pipe

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Front number plate damaged

MIL warning light staying on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tread on n.s.r tyre less than 3 mm

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Fail 21 Jun 2016

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

Advanced corrosion to n.s.r brake pipe

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to parts of exhaust system

Front number plate damaged

MIL warning light staying on

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Tread on n.s.r tyre less than 3 mm

Unable to fully check outer body sills due to trim covers

Pass 15 Jun 2015 72,304 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s wiper split & smearing

Fail 11 Jun 2015 72,278 miles

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

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

o/s wiper split & smearing

Pass 23 May 2014 68,789 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 65,422 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 16 May 2012 61,131 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

noise from steering

offside front tyre wearing outer edge

offside rear tyre perishing & cuts to tread

play to steering column

rear exhaust box corroded

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 18 May 2011 55,104 miles

Signs of damage to sidewalls of nearside tyres.

Pass 13 May 2010 49,353 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 42,672 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2009 42,672 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 37,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 31,587 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 27,212 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZTZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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