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LT03 WPU

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Blue Diesel 1689cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,736 mi
Last recorded131,736 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 WPU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,689cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2021 131,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 128,677 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2019 125,839 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2018 122,797 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jan 2018 122,797 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.2.B.1f)

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2018 122,778 miles

Headlamp switch faulty main beam headlamps operate with lights in off position (1.7.1)

Indicator switch faulty switch worn - selects main beam when using indicators (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken lower coil (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside - recommend replacement ()

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

tested under wet condsitions

under trays fitted

wiper operation poor - blades touching on cross over

Pass 15 Feb 2017 121,273 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

slight free play in steering rack

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 120,121 miles

handbrake lever sleeve loose

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

slight free play in both steering arms inner ball joints

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,047 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking noise through steering column - no freeplay detected

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2015 117,047 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking noise through steering column - no freeplay detected

offside and nearside rear brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer heavily corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2014 112,262 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 111,485 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 103,400 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 96,489 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 96,489 miles

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 85,366 miles

noizy engine

Pass 20 Feb 2010 74,883 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 74,883 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 61,974 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 61,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 47,108 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 37,121 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 37,121 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 29,821 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 WPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Blue with a 1,689cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WPU, 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 WPU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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