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LB03 ZBD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

45,135 mi
Last recorded45,135 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2013 45,135 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,768 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER SHOULDER

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN LOW ON INNER SHOULDER AND OUTER SIDEWALL PERISHED

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,672 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 40,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 35,760 miles

offside front tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 19 Jul 2010 32,387 miles

nearside headlight pattern

rear exhaust support rusting away

slight freeplay at steering wheel and knock in column

Pass 27 Jul 2009 30,441 miles

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

offside seatbelt need help retracting

rear registration plate

Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,193 miles

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

advise both rear tyre wearing uneven inner edges

advise engine note at idle

advise knocking in column and slight freeplay at steering wheel

advise offside rear tyre was flat had to re-inflate to carry out mot

advise rear number plate

advise wipers juddering

Fail 18 Jul 2008 28,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise both rear tyre wearing uneven inner edges

advise engine note at idle

advise knocking in column and slight freeplay at steering wheel

advise offside rear tyre was flat had to re-inflate to carry out mot

advise rear number plate

advise wipers juddering

Pass 6 Jul 2007 25,914 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

advise slight knock in steering

Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,866 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 ZBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 ZBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LB03 ZBD registered?

LB03 ZBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is LB03 ZBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB03 ZBD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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