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LN03 UBT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,417 mi
Last recorded98,417 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UBT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 98,417 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 98,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,599 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 86,598 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 73,721 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 73,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen cracked OS top bot outside swept area

Fail 3 Feb 2011 59,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 59,005 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,241 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 47,200 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 37,847 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 34,158 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 34,158 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 28,618 miles

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

advise rear wiperblade split

Fail 2 Apr 2007 28,618 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise rear wiperblade split

Pass 30 Mar 2006 20,048 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 18,759 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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LN03 UBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 UBT, 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 UBT registered?

LN03 UBT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LN03 UBT shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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