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LS03 XYB

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Silver Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,554 mi
Last recorded115,554 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 XYB
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 115,554 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 112,774 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 111,242 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 107,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 107,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corosion to various metal brake pipes

n/s/r n/s/f o/s/f tyres uneven wear on inside edges

Pass 21 Mar 2014 90,984 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,560 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 76,992 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 76,992 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 68,516 miles

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

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

front wipers slighty smearing

nearside and offside front tyres slighty worn out of shape

nearside and offside rear tyres slighty worn out of shape

Pass 8 Jun 2010 63,407 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 54,603 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,279 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 36,774 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,192 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 XYB is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Silver with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

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

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