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LC03 DKY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,276 mi
Last recorded113,276 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 DKY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2014 113,276 miles

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 113,276 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,829 miles

Both Front Tyres Are Approaching The Tread Depth Limit

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

Front Exhaust Pipe Manifold & Cat Is Cracked Half Way Round & Has A Slight Leak But Is Secure

Rear Exhaust Is Corroded & The Outer Skin Is Broken

Fail 1 Jul 2013 103,829 miles

Both Front Tyres Are Approaching The Tread Depth Limit

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

Front Exhaust Pipe Manifold & Cat Is Cracked Half Way Round & Has A Slight Leak But Is Secure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust Is Corroded & The Outer Skin Is Broken

Fail 9 Jul 2012 92,717 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,717 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 81,514 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 68,604 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 55,568 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 46,153 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 38,263 miles

Washer jets need slight attention

Pass 29 Jun 2006 29,545 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 DKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DKY, 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 DKY registered?

LC03 DKY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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