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LE03 XHS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,334 mi
Last recorded69,334 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE03 XHS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 69,334 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 69,334 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 67,293 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 67,293 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,212 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 58,552 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs worn.

Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 55,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Apr 2012 51,642 miles

slight play in steering coloum top bush

Pass 6 Apr 2011 46,736 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Apr 2010 42,802 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 37,388 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 31,670 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 31,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 21,268 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 21,268 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,413 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 16,413 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

LE03 XHS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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