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EO03 LXD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,283 mi
Last recorded55,283 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 LXD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2016 55,283 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 51,831 miles

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

OSF tyre slightly wearing on inner edge.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 51,830 miles

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

OSF tyre slightly wearing on inner edge.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 49,961 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 48,594 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,048 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 39,037 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 33,974 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 28,805 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,033 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 19,633 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 13,876 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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EO03 LXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EO03 LXD, 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 EO03 LXD registered?

EO03 LXD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is EO03 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO03 LXD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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