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LM03 DFE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,283 mi
Last recorded20,283 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 DFE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 20,283 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 20,063 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 20,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 19,535 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 19,535 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 19,004 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very strong advise change asap (3.5.1g)

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2016 18,846 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 18,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2014 18,681 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2013 18,559 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has cracks on outer breadth but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection recommend change tyre as soon as possible

Fail 29 May 2013 18,557 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre has cracks on outer breadth but no ply/cord exposed at time of inspection recommend change tyre as soon as possible

Pass 2 Jun 2012 18,339 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

o/s/f plastic sill moulding slightly adrift and no sharp protrusion at time of inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2011 17,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2011 17,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b) DANGEROUS

2 child seats fitted back cabin not allowing full inspection of 2 rear adult seat belts

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine surging at idle

Pass 29 May 2010 15,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 May 2010 15,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2009 12,745 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 9,499 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 7,302 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 5,386 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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LM03 DFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LM03 DFE, 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 LM03 DFE registered?

LM03 DFE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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