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LM03 OJS

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,684 mi
Last recorded88,684 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 OJS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,684 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 88,684 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 86,132 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise in osf shocker top bush

Fail 19 Jun 2014 86,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise in osf shocker top bush

Pass 30 Aug 2013 82,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to examine sills fully due to plastic sills being fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2013 82,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to examine sills fully due to plastic sills being fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 73,348 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer weak condition

o/srear tyre inner wall cracks

Pass 1 Sep 2011 62,620 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Aug 2010 53,225 miles

NOISE AT O/S FRONT WHEEL AREA WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ALTHOUGH NO FAULT DETECTED.

SECURING CLIP MISSING FROM O/S FRONT ABS WIRE

WALL DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT TYRE BUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED.

o/s rear light lense cracked.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 53,225 miles

NOISE AT O/S FRONT WHEEL AREA WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED ALTHOUGH NO FAULT DETECTED.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

SECURING CLIP MISSING FROM O/S FRONT ABS WIRE

WALL DAMAGE TO N/S FRONT TYRE BUT CORDS NOT EXPOSED.

o/s rear light lense cracked.

Pass 21 Aug 2009 46,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 42,235 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 33,527 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 25,329 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 25,329 miles

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

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 OJS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM03 OJS, 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 OJS registered?

LM03 OJS is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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