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LC03 OWJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,598 mi
Last recorded38,598 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2017 38,598 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 34,406 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 34,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2015 29,538 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 28,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perishing/cracking

o/s/f tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 20 May 2013 26,889 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,481 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 24,051 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 21,993 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 18,728 miles

large under trays

Fail 21 May 2009 18,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

large under trays

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge and digs in wall

Pass 6 May 2008 16,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

large under trays

sticker at bottom of offside windscreen

Pass 22 May 2007 14,384 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 14,384 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 10 May 2006 11,480 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 OWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 OWJ, 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 OWJ registered?

LC03 OWJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is LC03 OWJ safe to buy?

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