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LL03 NHA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,778 mi
Last recorded67,778 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 NHA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 67,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside,both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2019 67,778 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cord between cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside and offside,both side repeaters (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 65,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2018 65,365 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2017 60,675 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 17 May 2017 60,675 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 May 2016 57,894 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play steering column universal joint (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 16 May 2016 57,892 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play steering column universal joint (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,619 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 51,619 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 41,704 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 4 Jul 2013 35,935 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 32,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear door check strap damaged

Pass 11 Oct 2011 27,075 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 27,075 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 18,780 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 12,053 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 9,936 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 7,518 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 5,711 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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LL03 NHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LL03 NHA, 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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LL03 NHA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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