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LT03 NNL

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,609 mi
Last recorded64,609 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 NNL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 64,609 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 64,609 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 63,622 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 62,827 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 62,827 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 61,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 59,712 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 57,914 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 54,957 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 52,750 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 52,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2017 50,855 miles

Both rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,729 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 45,464 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 42,783 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 40,041 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 40,041 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,781 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 32,558 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 28,751 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 28,689 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,261 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 25,261 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 21,515 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 17,261 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,311 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 NNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 NNL, 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 LT03 NNL registered?

LT03 NNL is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LT03 NNL shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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