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LB03 NTA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

50,802 mi
Last recorded50,802 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 NTA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 50,802 miles

n/s/r wheel welded

Fail 2 Mar 2013 50,802 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r wheel welded

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,949 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 33,735 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 33,712 miles

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

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

height adjuster on offside headlamp damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2010 18,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight knock from steering

Pass 16 Apr 2008 14,250 miles

slight damage to kerbing ridge of offside front tyre

slight knock on steering column

Pass 8 Feb 2008 14,091 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 11,949 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2006 11,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 NTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NTA, 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 NTA registered?

LB03 NTA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LB03 NTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 NTA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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