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LC03 CMF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,105 mi
Last recorded123,105 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 CMF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 123,105 miles

front pads low

Fail 8 Mar 2018 123,098 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

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

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

front pads low

Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,589 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 113,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,822 miles

FRONT PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,737 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 86,391 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,968 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge`s

n/s/r disc corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2011 71,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge`s

n/s/r disc corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2010 61,699 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges and perished

nearside front tyre worn low on edges and perished

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Fail 31 Jul 2010 61,699 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges and perished

nearside front tyre worn low on edges and perished

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2009 48,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 37,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,688 miles

uneven wear both rear tyre treads inner edges

wear both front brake discs

Fail 13 Mar 2007 29,688 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

uneven wear both rear tyre treads inner edges

wear both front brake discs

Pass 30 Mar 2006 25,397 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 CMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LC03 CMF, 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 CMF registered?

LC03 CMF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is LC03 CMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC03 CMF shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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