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LN03 UDG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,434 mi
Last recorded110,434 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UDG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,434 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 104,239 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 104,214 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides, mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 98,186 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 98,185 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50-15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,946 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 85,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 79,943 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 24 Mar 2014 79,943 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 70,564 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2012 62,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear wiper torn

Fail 11 Mar 2012 62,726 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

rear wiper torn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 56,534 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers under side of vehicle

Fail 9 Mar 2011 56,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

covers under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,928 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 48,370 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 43,393 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 34,900 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff

front washers poorly adjusted

front wiper blades smear

main beam tell tale not working

Pass 24 Apr 2006 26,137 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 24,994 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 UDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UDG, 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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LN03 UDG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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