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LT03 NPK

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020
Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,228 miles

(strong advice) offside front +nearside front flexi brake hose pipes deteriorated+cracking

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine making rattling noise

front windscreen scratched centre zone area

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2019 37,228 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

(strong advice) offside front +nearside front flexi brake hose pipes deteriorated+cracking

both front wipers smearing slightly

engine making rattling noise

engine oil level low

front windscreen scratched centre zone area

nail in nearside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2018 34,144 miles

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

front windscreen has a deep scratched in (centre ) zone b area

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2018 34,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front windscreen has a deep scratched in (centre ) zone b area

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 12 May 2017 32,897 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

front windscreen has a scratch on zone b area

under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 5 May 2016 31,811 miles

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

under tray +engine cover fitted obscure some components

Pass 27 Apr 2015 30,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen scrathed from centre to zone b area

nearside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 13 May 2014 29,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen scratched from centre zone b area

nearside door mirror slightly loose

Fail 13 May 2014 29,002 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front windscreen scratched from centre zone b area

nearside door mirror slightly loose

Pass 22 Apr 2013 25,310 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres wearing low

front windscreen scratched from centre to zone b area

nearside door mirror slightly loose

Fail 15 May 2012 21,651 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front windscreen scratched from centre/zone b area

Pass 15 May 2012 21,651 miles

front windscreen scratched from centre/zone b area

Pass 17 May 2011 17,923 miles

advise on handbrake slighyly high

engine rattle

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

slightly dented inner offside front wheel bead

small cracks on both rear tyres

small cracks on nearside front and offside front brake flexy hoses

strong advise on scratch markings on nearside windscreen

Fail 17 May 2011 17,923 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise on handbrake slighyly high

engine rattle

nearside door mirror glass missing

nearside rear seat belt not tested - child seat fitted

slightly dented inner offside front wheel bead

small cracks on both rear tyres

small cracks on nearside front and offside front brake flexy hoses

strong advise on scratch markings on nearside windscreen

Pass 13 May 2010 14,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 12,077 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 10,643 miles

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due too child seat fitted

offside front tyre wearing on shoulder treads

small cuts on nearside front tyre inner wall

small cuts on nearside rear tyre tread pattern

strong advise on wiper blade marking on remaining windscreen swept area

Fail 19 May 2008 10,643 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt not fully tested due too child seat fitted

offside front tyre wearing on shoulder treads

small cuts on nearside front tyre inner wall

small cuts on nearside rear tyre tread pattern

strong advise on wiper blade marking on remaining windscreen swept area

Pass 26 Mar 2007 8,929 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 7,378 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 NPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NPK, 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 NPK is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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