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LD03 JKE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

63,913 mi
Last recorded63,913 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 JKE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 63,913 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 60,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front and both rear jacking blocks missing

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2022 57,565 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 54,241 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,370 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 45,038 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 41,294 miles

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 36,771 miles

Rear child seats fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2015 35,023 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 32,108 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 29,640 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 27,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 24,859 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 22,255 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 19,190 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 19,190 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED REPLACEMENT ADVISED

Pass 19 Mar 2008 15,463 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 11,777 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 8,304 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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LD03 JKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LD03 JKE, 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 LD03 JKE registered?

LD03 JKE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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