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LB03 DWC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

67,048 mi
Last recorded67,048 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 DWC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 67,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2022 67,048 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 64,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 22 Jun 2020
Pass 12 Jun 2019

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2019

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 54,361 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 51,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,759 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 47,759 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 43,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 38,688 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 35,041 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 32,140 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 28,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

front washer jets weak,still clears screen

Fail 9 Jun 2010 28,460 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front washer jets weak,still clears screen

Pass 28 May 2009 23,426 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2008 19,252 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,004 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 10,446 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 DWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 DWC, 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 LB03 DWC registered?

LB03 DWC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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