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LB03 NKX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

73,826 mi
Last recorded73,826 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 NKX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,826 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2022 67,169 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 63,533 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 59,731 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 56,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 54,129 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 50,590 miles

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall has slight damage

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 50,322 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 48,929 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,001 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 47,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 44,851 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 42,456 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 42,456 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,254 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,628 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 29,348 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 21,100 miles

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

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

knock from steering,unable to find

Pass 16 Dec 2006 13,222 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 NKX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 NKX, 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 NKX registered?

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

Is LB03 NKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 NKX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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