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LB03 NLT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,326 mi
Last recorded60,326 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 NLT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2013 60,326 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 54,626 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2010 52,331 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers airbag cover split

o/s/f jacking point damaged

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 11 Dec 2010 52,331 miles

drivers airbag cover split

o/s/f jacking point damaged

slight play in n/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 9 Dec 2009 50,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 47,733 miles

Both front windows dark, blacked out

Long traevl on parking brake lever

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 10 Dec 2008 47,733 miles

Both front windows dark, blacked out

Long traevl on parking brake lever

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,781 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 32,691 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 NLT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

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

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