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LX03 YBD

2003 Mercedes-benz A-class

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,588 mi
Last recorded84,588 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class59,196 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 YBD
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 84,588 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 May 2016 84,588 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2014 81,160 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 77,928 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 77,928 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,657 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 74,657 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 71,947 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 68,021 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 60,502 miles

front and rear pads worn very low

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 May 2008 50,330 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 39,964 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 30,439 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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LX03 YBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 LX03 YBD, 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 YBD registered?

LX03 YBD is a 2003 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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