CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS03 BNB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,671 mi
Last recorded120,671 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 BNB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 120,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 119,830 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 114,903 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 110,193 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 105,249 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 105,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 102,845 miles

both front flexi brake hoses perished

child seat fitted to r/n/s

most tyres poor on the outer walls

noise noted from auxilliary drive belt area

r/o/s shock damp

r/o/s tyre found low on pressure

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty, centre box mounting strap broken.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 98,116 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 98,116 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 92,863 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 85,939 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)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2009 85,939 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Apr 2008 81,481 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 81,481 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 69,191 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 53,018 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 50,811 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wiper blade split

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
Full Mercedes-benz A-class reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS03 BNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LS03 BNB, 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

How do I check the history of LS03 BNB?

You can check the full history of LS03 BNB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS03 BNB registered?

LS03 BNB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is LS03 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 BNB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS03 BNB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS03 BNB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.