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LN03 UCA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,976 mi
Last recorded70,976 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2015 70,976 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 61,195 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 61,195 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 52,924 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 52,924 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 2 Sep 2011 44,521 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 40,596 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,126 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 36,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,578 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 30 Aug 2007 25,765 miles

Age cracks visable on rear tyres

Pass 4 Sep 2006 21,448 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRE TREADS

Pass 6 Jan 2006 18,806 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 UCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

LN03 UCA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is LN03 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 UCA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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