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LB03 NKW

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

65,264 mi
Last recorded65,264 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 NKW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 65,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 106,432 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 102,040 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2014 102,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 97,627 miles

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

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 28 May 2012
Fail 23 May 2011 82,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2011 82,669 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 72,287 miles

Air bag light stay on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 72,287 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Air bag light stay on

ESP light stay on

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 58,383 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 58,383 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,970 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 NKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB03 NKW, 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 NKW is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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