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LB03 NSY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,908 mi
Last recorded98,908 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 98,908 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 98,908 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 89,469 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 83,678 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 77,264 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,196 miles

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

Oil leak

only front passenger seat fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Sep 2008 66,196 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

Oil leak

only front passenger seat fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Aug 2007 53,268 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 43,399 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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 NSY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel 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 NSY, 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 NSY registered?

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

Is LB03 NSY safe to buy?

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