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LD03 WHZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,164 mi
Last recorded87,164 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 WHZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2019 87,164 miles

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

Nearside handbrake reading just passed

Fail 6 Apr 2019 87,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside handbrake reading just passed

Pass 2 Mar 2018 74,225 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 67,987 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Front "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front offside tyre is worn on inner edge

Front tyres are cracking

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,502 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 61,162 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 61,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 57,014 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 53,037 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 53,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 May 2012 46,605 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 46,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2011 45,029 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 39,790 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 6 Nov 2009 39,790 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,911 miles

Note left hand rear tyre sidewall cracked/perished

Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,719 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 29,692 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 WHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WHZ, 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 WHZ registered?

LD03 WHZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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The MOT history for LD03 WHZ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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