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LS03 TYA

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

84,732 mi
Last recorded84,732 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,732 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 84,732 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 77,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn on outer edge

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 76,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread worn on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 60,160 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 60,160 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2013 57,898 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 May 2013 57,898 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2012 53,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 May 2012 53,294 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 48,015 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 43,241 miles

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

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

SRS light up on dash

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front brake flexy hose cracking on outer casing

offside front washer jet aim low

offside rear tyre has metal in tread

Fail 13 May 2010 43,241 miles

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

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

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

SRS light up on dash

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside front brake flexy hose cracking on outer casing

offside front washer jet aim low

offside rear tyre has metal in tread

Pass 12 May 2009 37,703 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 33,461 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED ON OUTER WALLS AND ON OUTER TREADS

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES AND NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD REPARIABLE

REAR OF VEHICLE DAMAGED

Fail 13 May 2008 33,461 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKED ON OUTER WALLS AND ON OUTER TREADS

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING ON EDGES AND NEAR LEGAL LIMIT

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD REPARIABLE

REAR OF VEHICLE DAMAGED

Pass 14 May 2007 28,615 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 28,615 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 May 2006 23,950 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 TYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

LS03 TYA is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 July 2003.

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