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LS03 EPZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

76,985 mi
Last recorded76,985 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 EPZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 76,985 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner sidewalls split, no signs of cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 12 Nov 2020 75,124 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 75,118 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 73,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Undertrays fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 71,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 68,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various small chips/damage (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 65,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre unevenly worn.

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Nov 2015 62,286 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)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supports the exhaust system

Pass 4 Nov 2014 57,443 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front brake is slightly binding

Offside rear tyre is heavily perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,514 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 43,535 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 43,535 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 38,323 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 325,565 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 26,911 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 26,909 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 21,321 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 16,618 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 15,208 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 15,208 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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LS03 EPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LS03 EPZ, 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 LS03 EPZ registered?

LS03 EPZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 3 June 2003.

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