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LB03 BFK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 BFK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 64,957 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 58,856 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 58,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 52,908 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 49,378 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 43,228 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Feb 2015 43,228 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 40,533 miles

Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,347 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 359,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,564 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 30,653 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 27,324 miles

Rear number plate smearing!

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges!!

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,765 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 18,324 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,855 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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LB03 BFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LB03 BFK, 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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LB03 BFK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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