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LN03 UDU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,732 mi
Last recorded81,732 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UDU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 81,732 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 81,732 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 75,641 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 69,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 69,002 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 66,682 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2013 66,681 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 63,216 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 63,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,601 miles

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

Nearside and offside wipers ineffective

Nearside headlamp beam pattern adversely affected

Fail 3 Sep 2011 58,601 miles

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

Nearside and offside wipers ineffective

Nearside headlamp beam pattern adversely affected

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,437 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,418 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 44,578 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,257 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 12,384 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 UDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UDU, 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 UDU registered?

LN03 UDU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is LN03 UDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 UDU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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