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L11 NBB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

34,925 mi
Last recorded34,925 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 NBB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 34,925 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorating

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Jacking point missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Almost split to the cords in various areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 34,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 34,861 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also perished in-between tread ()

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

Fail 2 Mar 2020 34,681 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also perished in-between tread ()

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 33,441 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2019 33,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 33,045 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 32,470 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 32,470 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and split (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 31,890 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 30,763 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,204 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 27,106 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 27,079 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 24,199 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 24,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 21,694 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 19,862 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 18,214 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 15,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 14,012 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 12,390 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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L11 NBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 L11 NBB, 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 L11 NBB registered?

L11 NBB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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The MOT history for L11 NBB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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