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LO03 CYG

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,377 mi
Last recorded77,377 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO03 CYG
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 77,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Apr 2024 77,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 71,708 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 71,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 66,718 miles

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch back plate probably touching make noise ()

oil low need top up

Pass 9 Apr 2021 54,041 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 54,032 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 50,126 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 41,912 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 41,912 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 37,069 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 35,241 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 32,871 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 32,871 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 29,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 29,807 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,198 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

cut to nsr tyre outer wall,in the rim protector

nsf tyre has several cuts to outer wall,in the rim protector

Fail 18 Feb 2013 28,198 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

cut to nsr tyre outer wall,in the rim protector

nsf tyre has several cuts to outer wall,in the rim protector

Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,986 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 25 Feb 2011 25,810 miles

n/s/f & n/s/r tyre outer walls slight damage

Pass 5 Mar 2010 24,731 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 24,731 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 21,727 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 17,707 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 17,707 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 13,691 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,171 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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LO03 CYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LO03 CYG, 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 LO03 CYG registered?

LO03 CYG is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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