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LS03 ERK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,111 mi
Last recorded62,111 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 ERK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 62,111 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 62,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 59,575 miles

eml - on

Pass 25 Nov 2016 54,433 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear tyre is perished

Pass 17 Dec 2015 48,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Tested in a wet condition

Fail 8 Dec 2015 48,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Tested in a wet condition

Pass 20 Dec 2014 42,020 miles

engine management light on

front tyre walls/tread cracking

nearside front wishbone bushes perrishing

Pass 21 Dec 2013 40,791 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 36,990 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 36,990 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 31,933 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010
Pass 24 Dec 2009 25,328 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 25,310 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 22,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 22,010 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 19,494 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 14,824 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 14,824 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 14,963 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 ERK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ERK, 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 ERK registered?

LS03 ERK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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