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LX03 TKJ

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

120,744 mi
Last recorded120,744 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 120,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 120,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 112,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 112,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 95,328 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 712,729 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 712,728 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,677 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 73,677 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,787 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 66,787 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,222 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 45,750 miles

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,472 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 27,911 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 27,911 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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LX03 TKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LX03 TKJ, 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 LX03 TKJ registered?

LX03 TKJ is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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