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GP03 LSC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,410 mi
Last recorded151,410 miles
Recorded on22 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 LSC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2015 151,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside sill cover damaged

offside front brake fluctuating slightly

rear exhaust silencer corroded

wiper blades hitting each other when operated

Fail 21 May 2015 151,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

nearside sill cover damaged

offside front brake fluctuating slightly

rear exhaust silencer corroded

wiper blades hitting each other when operated

Pass 21 May 2014 137,557 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 122,917 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 118,329 miles

nearside lower plastic sill damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jun 2012 118,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside lower plastic sill damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 109,963 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear springs surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre slightly misshapen

Fail 22 Jul 2011 109,963 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear springs surface corrosion

n/s/r tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 6 May 2010 92,895 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel has slight run out

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

Slight knock from steering column

Pass 14 May 2009 82,947 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 74,194 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 64,585 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 64,585 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 54,491 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2006 54,491 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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GP03 LSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 GP03 LSC, 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 GP03 LSC registered?

GP03 LSC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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