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LN03 XNT

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,547 mi
Last recorded87,547 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 XNT
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 87,547 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 87,547 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,275 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,764 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 75,730 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 75,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 64,603 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 58,545 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 58,545 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2009 50,221 miles

full underbody shields fitted

slight wear in steering column bushes - knocking noise

small cut in offside front outer tyre tread

Fail 29 Oct 2009 50,209 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

full underbody shields fitted

slight wear in steering column bushes - knocking noise

small cut in offside front outer tyre tread

Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,808 miles

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

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

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

offside front & rear bumper slightly insecure

offside rear & nearside rear tyres wearing out of shape

rear number plate slightly fades

Pass 27 Oct 2007 35,297 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 28,344 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 23,801 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 XNT is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XNT, 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 XNT registered?

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

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