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LB03 UNG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

107,535 mi
Last recorded107,535 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 UNG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 97,991 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres starting to perish

nearside rear arch slightly corroded

offside front foglight not working

Fail 29 Jun 2010 88,169 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

chip to screen

nearside rear outer wheel arch rusty

plastic under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle

rear number plate detiorating close to excessive

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,169 miles

chip to screen

nearside rear outer wheel arch rusty

plastic under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle

rear number plate detiorating close to excessive

Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,999 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic under trays fitted front to rear of vehicle

rear number plate detiorating

Pass 24 Jun 2008 65,340 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 47,523 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,576 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 UNG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UNG, 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 UNG registered?

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

Is LB03 UNG safe to buy?

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