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LE03 SCZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,456 mi
Last recorded89,456 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 89,456 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 89,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2017 83,706 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 83,702 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view wiper arm not working (8.2.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside. (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside and offside. (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3,mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 82,628 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 82,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken Upper and lower part of spring (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along top of suspension arm in clips (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at back of suspension arm. (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2015 81,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 81,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 73,528 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 29 Jul 2014 73,526 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Upper Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,644 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2012 57,334 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 49,325 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 41,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 15 Jul 2009 35,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 15 Jul 2009 35,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,226 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 23,199 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,191 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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LE03 SCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SCZ, 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 SCZ registered?

LE03 SCZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is LE03 SCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LE03 SCZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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