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LN03 XMC

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

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

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2026

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 60,881 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 6,065 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2023

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded corroded at bottom (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres are low on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 54,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 50,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner and outer cv boots are severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 50,461 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 48,817 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 47,218 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 45,221 miles

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

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)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,298 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 40,979 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 409,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 38,208 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 38,208 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 35,126 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 35,126 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 32,173 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 29,094 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks appearing on side wall

Pass 10 Nov 2009 26,004 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 23,437 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 20,099 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 20,099 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,696 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 12,266 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 XMC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 XMC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LN03 XMC registered?

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

Is LN03 XMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 XMC shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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