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LB03 TLF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

86,091 mi
Last recorded86,091 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 TLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 86,091 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 86,091 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 79,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 71,677 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre sidewall damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,341 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 68,481 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 61,877 miles

EML Indicating a fault

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2013 61,167 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres inner sidewalls stating to split

both n/s/r and o/s/r wearing uneven on inner edges and are close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 28 Jun 2012 56,282 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 48,503 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 42,185 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 34,054 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 24,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 17,525 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 175,523 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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 TLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 TLF, 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 TLF registered?

LB03 TLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 July 2003.

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