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EF03 LNY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,354 mi
Last recorded71,354 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF03 LNY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,354 miles

stone chip in front screen

Fail 11 Jul 2019 71,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

stone chip in front screen

Pass 25 Jul 2018 62,599 miles

Central exhaust outer casing corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wheel arches corrosion

under body trays and shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,044 miles

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm and signs of cracking/perished.

centre exhaust outer layer very rusty.

engine covers/shields and sill covers fitted un-able to fully inspect.

front parts of (rear wheel arches) signs of corrosion.

o/s/r brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Fail 18 Jul 2017 58,041 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres close to 1.6mm and signs of cracking/perished.

centre exhaust outer layer very rusty.

engine covers/shields and sill covers fitted un-able to fully inspect.

front parts of (rear wheel arches) signs of corrosion.

o/s/r brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 6 Jul 2016 53,710 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking at tread areas.

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,133 miles

Both rear tyres slight cracking at tread areas.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jun 2014 47,993 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2014 47,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust in poor condition.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,706 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 37,389 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,268 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 30,041 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 30,041 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,384 miles

n/s/r tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 24 Jun 2008 27,384 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s/r tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 20 Jun 2007 23,916 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,081 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
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EF03 LNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EF03 LNY, 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 EF03 LNY registered?

EF03 LNY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is EF03 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF03 LNY shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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