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LC03 CKL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,393 mi
Last recorded72,393 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 CKL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 72,393 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 68,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 65,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 61,501 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,506 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,723 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 49,702 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 46,562 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 46,562 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,551 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 40,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,729 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,267 miles

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

advise front discs liped

Pass 7 Apr 2010 34,968 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 34,968 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear number plate could be better

Pass 11 Apr 2009 31,773 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 28,153 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2007 23,575 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 23,575 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 18,026 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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LC03 CKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LC03 CKL, 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 LC03 CKL registered?

LC03 CKL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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