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LB03 NPE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

72,998 mi
Last recorded72,998 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 NPE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2021 72,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 70,043 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 70,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2017 66,789 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,359 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 63,353 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 58,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 50,959 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 43,079 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has wear on inner edge

nearside rear tyre outer wall worn

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,590 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2012 36,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 26,613 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 24,006 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,913 miles

All Brake discs corroded

Front wiper blades poor

Slight brake judder Nearside front

Pass 12 May 2009 17,234 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 14,203 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 11,180 miles

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

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 NPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 NPE, 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 NPE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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