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LB03 WDC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,159 mi
Last recorded99,159 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 99,159 miles

n/s rear back plate corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2017

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,128 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 59,774 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2013 59,773 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 53,700 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,541 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 40,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 40,961 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 36,946 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 36,946 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 31,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 24,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 20,332 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 WDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDC, 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 WDC registered?

LB03 WDC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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