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LB03 NMA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

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

RegistrationLB03 NMA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2018
Fail 15 Feb 2018

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm from inner and outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2017

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to flexi on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe on suspension arm to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Metal pipe to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2015 75,028 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 74,738 miles

front and rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2013 73,626 miles

Exhaust silencer delaminated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,242 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 69,242 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 64,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 58,820 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 58,777 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 53,039 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 47,014 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 41,541 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 33,171 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 15,155 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 15,155 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 NMA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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