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LC03 DLF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,753 mi
Last recorded91,753 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 DLF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2018 91,753 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Slight corrosion to inner sill

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to inner sill

Fail 17 Aug 2018 91,737 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside door mirror glass cracked

both rear tyres perishing on treads

Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,478 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 85,524 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

e/m/l/on

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2016 85,514 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

e/m/l/on

under trays fitted

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,117 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 78,076 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 31 May 2014 70,081 miles

off side front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 May 2013 66,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2013 66,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2012 58,050 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 50,715 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

inspection of fuel pipes, metal brake pipes & outer sill panels restricted by fitment of plastic covers

Pass 14 May 2011 50,715 miles

inspection of fuel pipes, metal brake pipes & outer sill panels restricted by fitment of plastic covers

Pass 15 May 2010 43,724 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 37,461 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 30,566 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 21,786 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 17,594 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 DLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DLF, 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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LC03 DLF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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