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LS03 TUJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

42,540 mi
Last recorded42,540 miles
Recorded on24 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 TUJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 42,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,612 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covered with air cleaner box

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 36,810 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

engine covered with air cleaner box

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2016 32,741 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 32,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 28,776 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,954 miles

o/s/f coil spring incomplete but not insecure.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 24,679 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,288 miles

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

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

Offside front coil spring brocken at lower part , but still sitting correctly on shock mounting plate.

Fail 8 Mar 2012 22,285 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside front coil spring brocken at lower part , but still sitting correctly on shock mounting plate.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 19,926 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 19,926 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 17,593 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer sidewall

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 15,831 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 15,831 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Mar 2008 13,794 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 11,803 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 31 May 2006 10,302 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 TUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 TUJ, 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 TUJ registered?

LS03 TUJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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