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LM03 UAE

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,702 mi
Last recorded159,702 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 UAE
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 159,702 miles

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

inner cv boot split nsf

Pass 26 May 2009 144,172 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

center rear seat belt outer casing missing

injectors leaking

Fail 26 May 2009 144,172 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

center rear seat belt outer casing missing

injectors leaking

Pass 29 May 2008 128,546 miles

Rear center belt stalk casing missing

Suspect both rear radius arm bearings collapsed

Fail 21 May 2008 128,546 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Rear center belt stalk casing missing

Suspect both rear radius arm bearings collapsed

Pass 16 May 2007 112,152 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 111,877 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine noisey/knocking

Indicator on dash shows service due

O/S/R wheel trim missing

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2006 94,507 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 UAE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UAE, 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 UAE registered?

LM03 UAE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is LM03 UAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 UAE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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