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LS03 ETZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

88,272 mi
Last recorded88,272 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 ETZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 85,533 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 85,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 82,730 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 29 Apr 2017 82,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2016 78,992 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2016 78,992 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2015 75,186 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2015 75,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 72,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2014 72,291 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 65,484 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,595 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 58,825 miles

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

N/S/R handbrake grabbing when pulled

Pass 5 May 2010 45,872 miles

parking light inoperative

Fail 5 May 2010 45,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

parking light inoperative

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,058 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 33,812 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 33,812 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2007 28,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 May 2007 28,580 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 21,429 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ETZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ETZ, 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 ETZ registered?

LS03 ETZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LS03 ETZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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