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LS03 XHD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,252 mi
Last recorded32,252 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 XHD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2016 32,252 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,994 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 31,994 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2014 31,743 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 31,743 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,498 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 31,497 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 31,275 miles

slight cracking/splits on rear tyres

Pass 24 Nov 2011 31,045 miles

cracking on n/s/f,o/s/f & o/s/r tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2011 30,530 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 29,068 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 26,181 miles

both front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

both front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 22 May 2008 21,704 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge

Pass 21 May 2007 16,653 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 11,462 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 XHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

LS03 XHD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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