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LT03 NDZ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,361 mi
Last recorded88,361 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 NDZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 88,361 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not seriously affecting output

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components and inner sill

Fail 13 Jan 2026 88,361 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern visible (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged but not seriously affecting output

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-trays fitted obscuring view of some underside components and inner sill

Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,979 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2025 86,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 83,963 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 82,639 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 82,639 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,621 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 81,621 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2020

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 76,848 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 76,848 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 74,746 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,307 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 68,559 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015

Engine management light staying on

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

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

Nearside rear & offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Slight play at steering wheel

Pass 8 Feb 2014 62,819 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 58,596 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number platein poor condition

Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,277 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front number plate worn

srs light showing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 52,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 49,123 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 45,186 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 40,508 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 40,436 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 28,978 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,441 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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LT03 NDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LT03 NDZ, 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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LT03 NDZ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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