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LN03 UBV

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UBV
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019
Pass 3 Apr 2018
Pass 19 Oct 2016

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front steering rod movement

Pass 15 Sep 2015

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2014
Pass 9 Oct 2013
Fail 8 Oct 2013

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 127,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seats missing

Pass 17 Oct 2012 127,836 miles

rear seats missing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 118,492 miles

Both front tyres are worn.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in offside steering rack arm.

Pass 22 Oct 2010 104,105 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 84,593 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 70,050 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 50,017 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,724 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 UBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 LN03 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

LN03 UBV is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is LN03 UBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 UBV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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