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LB03 UNM

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,630 mi
Last recorded93,630 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 UNM
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 93,630 miles

Exhaust Box corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 82,012 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 82,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 76,619 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 May 2019 67,820 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 May 2019 67,820 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 9 May 2018 64,924 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 64,883 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 62,417 miles

Exhaust center box corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2016 59,551 miles

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

Nearside Front has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jun 2016 59,551 miles

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

Nearside Front has nail in tread

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 54,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 49,930 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 49,930 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 45,583 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corrodid

plastic undercovers fitted

Fail 8 Jun 2013 45 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corrodid

plastic undercovers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2012 39,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,505 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010
Pass 28 May 2009 24,949 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2008 18,707 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 14,035 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 8,964 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 UNM is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

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

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