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LC03 YYX

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

102,991 mi
Last recorded102,991 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC03 YYX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 102,991 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jun 2020 102,979 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Jun 2019 96,544 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 96,490 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,202 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,200 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 88,081 miles

Offside front and rear tyres have cuts cracks on inner side wall aged

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 88,081 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall and tyre worn (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner side wall and tyre worn (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front and rear tyres have cuts cracks on inner side wall aged

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 83,254 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2016 83,254 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both side (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn unevenly and cracking (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 77,370 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 77,370 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 72,257 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 72,257 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 67,597 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 67,597 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 61,535 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 61,535 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 53,789 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,789 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 45,380 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,380 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 40,987 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 40,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 33,877 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 33,877 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 25,991 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 20,322 miles

Front and rear wiper blades needed ///// Front brake pads low

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 YYX is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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

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