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LG03 BFA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,226 mi
Last recorded71,226 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 BFA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 71,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 70,584 miles

Nearside Rear suspension component corrosion

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Offside windscreen washer jet requires attention

registration plates deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2019 70,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front windscreen washer requires attention

Pass 7 Feb 2018

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 68,092 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 68,092 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,646 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 65,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

indicator arm sticky

Fail 26 Feb 2015 65,019 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

indicator arm sticky

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,582 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 62,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2012 60,042 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,749 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 54,142 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 54,142 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,832 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 48,832 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 43,497 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 43,497 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 42,881 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,397 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 34,397 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 25,810 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads low on edges

o/s/r very low on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2006 25,810 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

both front tyre treads low on edges

o/s/r very low on inner 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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LG03 BFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LG03 BFA, 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 LG03 BFA registered?

LG03 BFA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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