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LS03 XWK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,966 mi
Last recorded96,966 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 XWK
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 96,966 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 95,475 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 93,264 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 91,621 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 89,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 89,156 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 84,946 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,052 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 79,052 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 75,867 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 75,867 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 71,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 70,415 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 69,102 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jun 2012 66,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2011 61,762 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 61,762 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 55,376 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 49,056 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2008 40,635 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 31,204 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 31,204 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 20,468 miles

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

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

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 XWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XWK, 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 XWK registered?

LS03 XWK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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