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LL03 NLZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

65,356 mi
Last recorded65,356 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 NLZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2022 65,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe covered in grease or other material

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 65,275 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 61,423 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 61,423 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 59,211 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 55,678 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 51,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,454 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 45,527 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 45,527 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 41,390 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 41,390 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 37,988 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,215 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 27 Jun 2013 34,214 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2012 30,230 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag warning light on

nearside front tyre side wall split

offside front tyre side wall split

Pass 4 Jul 2012 30,230 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag warning light on

nearside front tyre side wall split

offside front tyre side wall split

Pass 4 Jul 2011 25,364 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 21,729 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 18,156 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 14,416 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 11,683 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 11,591 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 8,827 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

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 NLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NLZ, 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 LL03 NLZ registered?

LL03 NLZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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