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LB03 NRY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

83,732 mi
Last recorded83,732 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 NRY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2019 83,732 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam switch faulty (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2018 81,580 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 81,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,818 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 76,517 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 74,107 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 74,107 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 71,390 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 69,247 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 69,247 miles

Both front tyres deteriorated

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,042 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 67,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 64,469 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,788 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 62,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,766 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,086 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 44,792 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 25,606 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 NRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NRY, 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 NRY registered?

LB03 NRY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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