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LL03 NMU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,427 mi
Last recorded74,427 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 NMU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 74,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 73,786 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2024 71,475 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,867 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 70,343 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 68,781 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box is slightly rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2019 65,649 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 63,502 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 61,001 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 58,113 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 55,198 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 29 Jun 2015 55,198 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2014 53,060 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 53,060 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,349 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,004 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 44,300 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 39,901 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 39,901 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 32,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating recommend new tyre

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

Stone chips to front screen and wipers smearing when tested

Fail 28 Jul 2009 32,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre deteriorating recommend new tyre

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

Stone chips to front screen and wipers smearing when tested

Pass 27 Jun 2008 28,020 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 28,020 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,759 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,773 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 NMU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

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

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