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LC03 XPH

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 XPH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are heavily worn on the inner edges(just met legal limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 53,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Oct 2023

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 49,022 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 49,020 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,359 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 46,210 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 43,950 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 41,267 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2018 41,267 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,205 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 37,391 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 35,159 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 35,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 32,502 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 29,830 miles

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 10 Sep 2013 29,830 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 27,326 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 27,326 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 24,400 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,932 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 18,978 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 18,978 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 16,263 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 16,263 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 13,666 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 13,666 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 11,044 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 XPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XPH, 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 XPH registered?

LC03 XPH is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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