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LC03 DLY

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests36 (20 pass, 16 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,622 mi
Last recorded70,622 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 DLY
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

20 pass 16 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 70,622 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 70,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2024 67,035 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 67,035 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 64,161 miles

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

undershields prevent viewing of some items,ie brake pipes etc..

Fail 26 Oct 2023 64,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

undershields prevent viewing of some items,ie brake pipes etc..

Pass 26 Oct 2022 61,583 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 59,099 miles

under shields prevent viewing of many items

Fail 19 Oct 2021 59,099 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door trims (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

under shields prevent viewing of many items

Pass 31 Oct 2020 56,688 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 56,686 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 55,119 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 55,119 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under shields prevent viewing of many items

Pass 17 Oct 2018 53,505 miles

full length undershields prevent viewing of many items

Fail 17 Oct 2018 53,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

full length undershields prevent viewing of many items

Pass 20 Oct 2017 51,010 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 51,010 miles

Emissions not tested engineer arrived to re-calibrate gas analyser while being tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 47,421 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 43,431 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 43,431 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,684 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 40,684 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 37,205 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 37,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 33,591 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Sep 2011 30,215 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 26,028 miles

offside front tyre cuts on tread

oil level low

slight freeplay in steering wheel

Fail 3 Sep 2010 26,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre cuts on tread

offside rear tyre cracking heavily reccomend changing

oil level low

slight freeplay in steering wheel

Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,040 miles

front number plate

oil level low

Fail 12 Aug 2009 21,035 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

front number plate

oil level low

Pass 3 Sep 2008 17,037 miles

Tax disc would be better on nearside of front screen

nearside rear tyre cracking on edge of tread

Fail 3 Sep 2008 17,026 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Tax disc would be better on nearside of front screen

nearside rear tyre cracking on edge of tread

Pass 16 Aug 2007 12,403 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 12,398 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

advise offside front brake disc scored

Pass 23 Aug 2006 8,211 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 8,205 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

advise child seat nearside front

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 DLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DLY, 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 DLY is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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