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LN03 UAP

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 2084cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,495 mi
Last recorded86,495 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UAP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,084cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,495 miles

mil does not illuminate

Pass 14 Jun 2019 82,562 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 82,478 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 78,223 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Jun 2018 78,223 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jun 2017 74,380 miles

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

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

full length under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

windows tinted forward of b pillar

Fail 30 Mar 2017 74,363 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 74,317 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on tread edges. no cords exposed

offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge. no cords exposed

Pass 31 Jan 2016 65,444 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

able to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

front tyre deteriorated and sidewall damage no cord showing time of test

offside rear tyre wearing unever on inner edges and deteriorated

Fail 31 Jan 2016 65,444 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)

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

able to check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat

both front tyres wearing smooth on inner and outer edges

front tyre deteriorated and sidewall damage no cord showing time of test

offside rear tyre wearing unever on inner edges and deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 55,303 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 53,054 miles

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

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Fail 14 Dec 2013 53,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted

Pass 3 Dec 2012 47,453 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2012 47,451 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

EML warning light on .

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2011 43,100 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 30,291 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 23,238 miles

Near side front tyre wall damage.

Off side front tyre wall damage.

Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,688 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 20,154 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,392 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 18,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/F MIRROR GLASS MISSING AND REPEATOR OUTER LENS SMASHED

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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LN03 UAP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 2,084cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LN03 UAP, 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 LN03 UAP registered?

LN03 UAP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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