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LB03 ZFS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,368 mi
Last recorded130,368 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 ZFS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2014 130,368 miles

exhaust system heavely detereated and weak

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front shock damp

Fail 12 Feb 2014 130,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

exhaust system heavely detereated and weak

front brake discs wearing thin

nearside front shock damp

spare tyre flat

Pass 29 Oct 2012 113,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 113,856 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 100,159 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 100,159 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 88,845 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 88,846 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 79,377 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,361 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 20,445 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 20,435 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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 ZFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 ZFS, 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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LB03 ZFS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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