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LS03 TXF

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

101,607 mi
Last recorded101,607 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 TXF
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 101,607 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,467 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 96,008 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 96,006 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 93,534 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 90,740 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 90,740 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 87,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 87,872 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 84,107 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,621 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside swept area (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 80,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect incorrect fitted bulb (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' outside swept area (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 78,328 miles

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 72,683 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 68,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 68,419 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,461 miles

Long travel parking brake.

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SRS warning light indicate fault in system.

Fail 22 Aug 2011 65,461 miles

Long travel parking brake.

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

SRS warning light indicate fault in system.

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,384 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 61,215 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2009 49,291 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 49,291 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 39,408 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 30,499 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 21,866 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 TXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

LS03 TXF is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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