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LE03 RZU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,141 mi
Last recorded105,141 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 RZU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,141 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full access for inspection

Fail 19 Mar 2019 105,141 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full access for inspection

Pass 21 Mar 2018 101,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 101,806 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to drum (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 96,264 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 90,790 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 85,833 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 85,832 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2014 80,079 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 80,079 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Apr 2013 73,384 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2013 73,288 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2012 65,466 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly low on tread

Pass 11 May 2011 60,748 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 60,748 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 45,976 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,890 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 41,578 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 36,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 31,927 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 30,484 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on edge

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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LE03 RZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LE03 RZU, 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 LE03 RZU registered?

LE03 RZU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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